Rome - In a stern criticism of colonialism, Pope Benedict XVI said on Friday that along with Christianity, Europe had brought corruption and violence to the African continent.
The newly-elected pontiff said in a meeting with Rome's clergy: "We have to confess that Europe has exported not only faith in Christ, but also all sorts of vices, the sense of corruption, and violence that devastates" the continent.
Okaaaay ..... But the exporting of christianity brought nothing but goodness and light I suppose. Nevermind that Africa was probably doing quite well up til then with their own religious beliefs. I happen to think that the exporting of christianity, usurping local superstitions with an alien foreign superstition did more harm than arguably any other import you could think of with the exception perhaps of disease. Which the church found was a particularily useful tool in forcing conversions. Nothing like a little fear of death to inspire someone. Like they always say ... get em while they're down .... okay I'm paraphrasing there but the idea is the same. Why do YOU think the church likes to flock to areas where there is widespread death disease and starvation? You think it's only to HELP people? Think again....
That the pope in his arrogance and conceit could make such a claim is in itself revealing. His ulterior motives are extremely suspect and I personally think this is a shot across the bow of a secular Europe. The pope is not pleased ... so quake in your boots you heathenistic secularists.
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