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by Marky Mark on May 11th, 2009
One visit won't change anything. The mutual antipathy runs too deep between those nations.
by buttman on May 11th, 2009
I just wonder what powerful strategy the Pope has at
his disposal to accomplish that. One thing is certain,
the Palestinians need their land--to be given back all
their occupied territories. Can the Pope convince Israel to do just that? I won't hold my breath.
by Account Closed on May 11th, 2009
Popanna,
I do not have anything against someone trying to inspire peace and respect to two nations that have been at war for so many years.
As for what I believe, I do not think anyone on this planet will ever succeed at accomplishing any peaceful deal between these two nations.
When you are taught from birth to hate certain people. Very little can be resolved. Both nations are equally responsible for teaching their children about this hate.
by Blackberry. on May 11th, 2009
No....Then the other popes would have done so. Those people are too stubborn.
by Anonymous on June 4th, 2009
The people fighting are Jews and Muslims and don't give a flying f$$$ what a Catholic Pope has to say. It's a joke, actually.
by HoboJoe on May 21st, 2009
The Pope is just a figurehead. Not the United Nations. He will try and fail because no popes have ever stopped a war.
by AK First Blitz on May 21st, 2009
No sin rules the world and the Bibles tells us that only love and goodness can keep destruction from happening and people do not want that. Greedy sin rules the world right now.
by FairLady on May 21st, 2009
No, he will not. He will fail as many peace-makers in the past failed.
by OBoy on May 21st, 2009
No way.
by Wide Awake @ has closing date woo hoo on May 11th, 2009
Nope. They'd have to learn from a leader they respect, not him.
by Twisted Taco on June 8th, 2009
Why? Is there something special about the old man in the dress and pointy hat that the rest of us rational people should know about?
by Have A Nice Day on February 19th, 2011
Hahahahaha, yeah right he'll probably just get the finest little kiddies from both sides and have some special popey fun.
Are daughters considered their father's property in Israel?
by Have A Nice Day on September 5th, 2010
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Israel's leading ultra-Orthodox party, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef say all Palestinians should perish. How will this impact peace talks?
by Wynper on August 30th, 2010
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Where did Israel get all its Money From
by Piso on October 11th, 2010
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Why does Israel have so much power over US politics?
by Anonymous on August 28th, 2010
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Is it not consistent for a Christian to oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestine, while also opposing the Muslim presence in Europe?
by mumpsimus on October 5th, 2010
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by Popanna on May 11th, 2009