Okay. I read it. And I read some of the comments too.
I disagree with Jimmy's conclusion.
If it was the Koran and if the Pope knew it was the Koran, and he kissed it anyway, then it was 'not just a mistake' on the Pope's part. Because he at the very least caused scandal. I had forgotten all about the Assisi 'Day of Prayer' affair. This is a point where I depart from the Catechism. I do not, under no circumstances believe that Christians worship the same God as Muslims. There's a pattern here one that ends in Pachamamas on Vatican grounds. I do not believe that JP2 was a false Christian. Nor am I blaming him for the current apostasy. But I do believe the Church was engaging in false ecumenism, hurting our witness in the world, and ultimately I can see how Francis came to power. I don't think this current pontifical trouble was something the wind just blew in.
I believe its important to keep in mind that these theologians that were talking about ( except Francis) played a role somehow in the council.
Benedict was present at vatican ii and while JPii wanst he sure did support it.
This means that these men supported Nostra aetate and one of them even played a key part in the articulation of this uturn in catholic history.
The attitude towards the jews prior to Vatican ii was that they stumbled in Christ. He is the cornerstone that the jews rejected, thus they're heading for perdition unless they convert.
Islam on the other hand was considered to be a grave heresy to begin with (until year 1000 or so) and then they were highly linked with the it idea of Antichrist and his denial of the saving work of God, in Christ.
Pagan idolatry in Islam and stumbling stone in judaism. The idea that we share something because of God the Father is new and would be met with disgust by each and every pope until Vatican ii.
The lukewarmness of Vatican ii has given the rise of accusations of a new order church by sedes among others. It's not a surprise in any way.
This stupid cherade of apologizing for our defence of the Christian civilization during the crusaders period is just adding to that. Francis is in line with the post counciliar church in most ways, but as I see it Vatican ii is a false council as it claimed heresy.
Jews and muslims are to be converted and their ideology to be fought against. I'll borrow one of the slogans from the time of reformation ; "Solus Christus!".
Christ alone, he is our redemption and our life. Remember how it went down at the transfiguration of Christ. Moses and Elijah disappeared and alone stood Christ. He is my son, do as he says!
Why aren't we doing as he said? Why are we trying to be generous on his behalf? I'm the way, the truth and life. No one comes to the father except through me!
Solus Christus! Solus Christus!