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Jerusalem Catholic church claims discrimination
Ronen Medzini
Published: 02.11.10, 14:42
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1. cry me a river
ya'akov ,   raleigh, USA   (11.02.10)
Please tell him to go cry, after last week the catholic bishops stated Jews have no claim to Eretz Yisroel. I know where they can shove it,
2. let me guess, catholic, hey.
ghostq   (11.02.10)
he just want extra funding for his church. they live on douh. there r other catholic churches in jerusalem and they get plenty of funding, smell the stench of greed, which is un chritian deed by it's core.
3. Eirabia
notthemidwest   (11.02.10)
I bet it wouldn't take much research to find that this Irish priest considers Jerusalem to be occupied territory. Maybe he should complain to the PA authorities.
4. Father O'Sullivan : It's a "Jewish democratic state"
Salma ,   Palestine   (11.02.10)
Did you forget that , democracy is exclusive to Jews !!!!!!!!!!
5. funny
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (11.02.10)
a corrupt anti-israel and undemocratic entity like the catholic church that systemically deligitimizes and undermines the democratic jewish state in every way possible complains that they are not being treated fairly by said democratic jewish state. that's about as rich as hamas complaining about israeli "war crimes". maybe the church should try being less polarizingly political and intent on damaging the democratic structures and integrity of this sovereign state and maybe they'll get a better response by the authorities that ensure equal protection under the law. yes israel should be doing a better job in responding, but given the campaign of deligitimization by the catholic church against israel in a situation like this i have neither pity nor outrage at the treatment of the catholic church in this matter. nor much care, for that matter.
6. CATHOLICS GETTING THEIR OWN MALLICE !
benjamin ,   singapore   (11.02.10)
We JEWS cannot share the promised land with the Catholics . The chosen people does not include catholics. Not All men and women of all countries have become the chosen people except the Jews. The concept of the promised land cannot be used as a base for the justification of the existence of Catholic in Israel and the displacement of Catholics.”…this are just the medicine for the Pope Benedict 16 last week
7. Hej, O'Sullivan move to PA or Syria...
Eli ,   Raanana   (11.02.10)
...you certainly won't complain!!!
8.  Salma:"Did you forget that democracy is exclusive to Jews?"
Ariella ,   Jerusalem   (11.02.10)
Sweety, I dont know what Hamas and the PA have been feeding you but democracy is yours for the taking, too, it doesnt just belong to us Jews... Poor thing - maybe someday you will be entitled to an education, among your Arab society, despite being a woman - if you are not murdered in an "Honor Killing" beforehand. Best of luck to you and stop putting yourself down by calling yourself a "Philistine" - its really not healthy.
9. Pretty funny stuff
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.02.10)
They've got one complaint. How many complaints can the Jewish people file against the Roman Catholic Church? Pretty ludicrous. If he doesn't like it, he can leave, and take his odious religion with him.
10. The Jewish TB's responses says it all
Leon ,   USA   (11.02.10)
Every single Jewish TB here so far is vile racist talk . The gloating over an obvious wrong seems so mean spirited but deep rooted. Is this how I should view Israeli culture?
11. So where is the other side of this story?
rebecca ,   Modiin   (11.02.10)
What sort of area are they in? who do they offer protection to? Do they assist or obstruct the police in other matters? or are they crying foul when they brought in the chickens? One sided story.
12. Well indeed
Sean ,   Montreal, Quebec   (11.02.10)
The responses to this article express quite clearly-by their lack of empathy- the ethno-phobic and macho attitude of a degenerate society.
13. excuse us all father
(11.02.10)
but who do you think is causing all these thefts, harrasments, etc... THE ARABS OF EAST JERUSALEM. THIS IS WHO IS CAUSING YOUR PROBLEM. go complain to abbas and the paletinian authority to get their thugs off your church and off your streets!!! hameed aboughaze, iranian
14. Who are the burglars etc.? Are they not Arabs?
Avi ,   Geneva   (11.02.10)
This article by leaving this question undefined is giving the impression that Jews are being accused. Is that the case? Does anyone know the facts on the ground? As for the Police, they nowadays show themselves cowardly and passive as soon as Arabs are involved - which is why i suspect it is Arabs that are involved in these crimes.
15. Catholic Church
Nili   (11.02.10)
The fact is that the police are run ragged with terrorists, honor killings, bomb threats and what not. When the police are looking for a shooter they don't have time for pleasantries. And yes, theft, especially in the old city is rampant--but to say catholics are targeted is wrong. No, it is not nice, but I will bet that if they were in an Arab country they would have a lot more problems.
16. #10, Leon, You seem to be the Pope's
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (11.02.10)
fan...I am not the Pope's fan and I do not like people who are...
17. to #12 not ethnic, you see Sean the vatican
ghostq   (11.02.10)
funds many of the churches around Israel, and so those funds go for security, like other establishment in Israel which have private security budget, but he can't afford it so he ask the Israeli gov to do it for free, what happened to the money the vatikan send if any, and what was his choise to lokat himself in poor socio economical area that probably known for his big "night" activities, even though many robery done during day time, now can you answer me the logic behind it cause I don't see none other money or free bees from the lokal gov. duh
18. Catholics in Bagdad better off?
RAYS ,   USA   (11.02.10)
Catholics in Bagdad are slaughtered and maimed by the dozens (58 + killed) and VERY little complaints by the Church, the UN, and the other defamers of Israel. The Church in Israel ,generally benifits from the generous treatment by the government ,but is constantly defamed by the very Christian clerics who have no freedom and protection in most Arab states.
19. Catholics have no money for security, spent it all on
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (11.02.10)
settlements over pedophile priests. The catholics are so loving of the "palestinans" that rob them, just turn the other check and be happy, don't blame the Jews.
20. #13 Sure the thief is a Jew
Raphael ,   Netanya   (11.02.10)
A dhimmi priest never would dare file a complaint against a Muslim. Saudi democracy would more efficient by severing the thief's hand.
21. To: No. 10
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (11.02.10)
Do you have a clue as to how many tens of millions of Jews have been massacred throughout the centuries because of the Roman Catholic Church? And you want me to be sympathetic? Have you forgotten the vile statements that emanated from the Vatican just a week or so ago? How about the canonization of Nazi collaborator and war criminal Pius XII? So, no sanctimonious and preachy comments from you. The history of the Roman Catholic Church's treatment of Jews is well-documented. Why don't you study it? It will be a useful exercise for you; you will get to learn the true meaning of mean-spiritedness -- not to mention depravity.
22. # 1 - Ya'akov the shoplifter.
Mary ,   N.Y.   (11.02.10)
You shove it ..... You have been crying us a river since two thousand years.
23. So Father O'Sullivan I had a break in last week 2!
(11.02.10)
I want you should know that despite the fact that I am a Jew living in West Jerusalem the police treated my complaint exactly as they treated yours...that is I was ignored! Naturally like you I am annoyed because this was adding insult to injury. But please do rest assured that the police do a poor job across the board when it comes to robbery...it just doesn't interest them!
24. Ynet why don't you edit more?
(11.02.10)
It has become really tiresome to constantly read all of these seriously troubled and in many cases disturbed TBers spew forth their verbal sewage! Perhaps consider putting up less of this drek?
25. # 2 Ghostq
Sharon ,   Dallas   (11.02.10)
I am sorry to tell you that you are bad-mannered. Do you want me to talk about your crook Jewish Religious Leaders ... !!!
26. # 4
Linda ,   Toronto   (11.02.10)
I totaly agree.
27. #24 You can't expect everyone to be..
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (11.02.10)
as sweet and loving as you are. If you need to be mollycoddled, perhaps this isn't the site for you.
28. How many Jews have Catholics killed? How many synagogues
avraham ,   nyc   (11.02.10)
they defiled or destroyed?
29. No name ,...
split ,   US   (11.02.10)
... he was released the next day - Let me guess, he wasn't a Pali ;) ,...
30. # 7
Gil ,   London   (11.02.10)
I wish we will be able to protect our Synagogues around the world in the coming future.....!!
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