This agreement shouts the pope's embrace 0f Islam. It is beyond me. But then again, it solidifies his position to many of being the lead candidate for FP. When you read the article you just have to scratch your head: The stated purpose of the Abrahamic Family House is to bring understanding and tolerance among the faiths, but there are a couple of notable challenges. First, Abu Dhabi is a part of the UAE where it is illegal for Christians to proselytize and conversion from Islam is prohibited. The Pope represents Roman Catholicism where Christians are free to convert to Islam, but citizens of Abu Dhabi are not free to choose Christ. Perhaps, like the Abrahamic Family House that promises tolerance and understanding, the UAE constitution also guarantees freedom of religion “in accordance with established customs,” but the devil is in the details. Though certain practices (like conversion from Islam) are directly prohibited, penal code for the UAE defers to Sharia Law, which strictly prohibits apostasy. The One World Religion Headquarters will have three buildings; one building each representing the mosque, church, and synagogue. However, the church is not permitted to have a cross on the building as a method of identifying it, as it is illegal to display a Christian cross on a building in the UAE. So its ok for Catholics to convert to islam but not ok for muslims to convert to Christianity? And you have to love the reporters statement of "the devil is in the details" --- yes he is. Fair use for educational purposes only People who have none use the word "faith" as a generic term. They see it no differently that hair color where you can choose which ever one you want but in the end it is still just hair. They know nothing of the different creeds that each religion hold to. The stupid bumper sticker COEXIST is similar to its lack of understanding about faith. How do they expect a Christian to coexist with a Muslim who wants to kill them? This world is deranged and I am looking forward to being out of here. So true! TR
