Arther C. Withernee, Correspondent for WEMW
Report 03 December 2006
Tuesday 28 November, the Pope arrived in Turkey. Following his meeting with PM Erdoğan at Ankara's Esenboğa airport, Pope Benedict's first stop in Turkey was the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The Pope prayed after laying a wreath. While writing a message in a guest book at Anıtkabir, in line with protocol, the Pope chose to quote Atatürk:
"In this land, a meeting point of different religions and cultures and a bridge between Asia and Europe, I gladly make my own the words of the founder of the Turkish Republic: "Peace at home, peace in the world!"
He later went to see Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomeus and together they reportedly made a statement warning against secularism. Religion and politics - it's a funny old game.
Tony Blair has called for religious leaders to sanction the use of condoms especially within communities battling the AIDS epidemic. Some religious leaders have called for politicians to stop meddling in religion. However, religious leaders do seem to vent opinions on political matters, such as whetehr Turkey should join the EU. It's a funy old game.
In addition, I'm sure I've heard mention in the media of the debate between evolutionism and creationism, bubbling under the surface in such countries as USA, the UK and Turkey.
Good luck everyone - peace at home, peace in the world!
Arther C. Withernee, Correspondent for WEMW
Report 03 December 2006
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