Dear Charbel,
The point is that people should have a certain amount of respect for another's religion. Those cartoons were not respectful, but as far as Pope Benedict goes, he was challeging them. If the Muslims really believe they are a religion with a firm basis, then be willing to dialogue and reason. Don't use force and intimidation.
The problem is that Pope John Paul II, bowed to them and accomodated them in everything, but they didn't reciprocate in any way. There is good news though, in Dubai a Greek Orthodox Church is being built.
Of course I don't know if other churches exist in Dubai, but it doesn't matter. At least I know there will be one.
Zenovia
