Pope warns against undermining UN

[buckthesystem]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/19/2221529.htm

Countries that act unilaterally on the world stage undermine the authority of the United Nations and weaken the broad consensus needed to confront global problems, Pope Benedict said.

In a major speech to the UN General Assembly, the pope also said the international community sometimes had the duty to intervene when a country could not protect its own people from "grave and sustained violations of human rights."

Pope Benedict, who is on the second leg of a six-day US trip, was only the third pontiff in history to address the General Assembly.

Speaking in French and English from the Assembly's green marble podium, he gave a wide-ranging address on issues such as globalisation, human rights and the environment.

The international community must be "capable of responding to the demands of the human family through binding international rules," said the 81-year-old pope, who spoke after meeting privately with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

He said the notion of multilateral consensus was "in crisis because it is still subordinated to the decisions of a few, whereas the world's problems call for interventions in the form of collective action by the international community."

[MorningGlory]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/19/2221529.htm

Countries that act unilaterally on the world stage undermine the authority of the United Nations and weaken the broad consensus needed to confront global problems, Pope Benedict said.

In a major speech to the UN General Assembly, the pope also said the international community sometimes had the duty to intervene when a country could not protect its own people from "grave and sustained violations of human rights."

Pope Benedict, who is on the second leg of a six-day US trip, was only the third pontiff in history to address the General Assembly.

Speaking in French and English from the Assembly's green marble podium, he gave a wide-ranging address on issues such as globalisation, human rights and the environment.

The international community must be "capable of responding to the demands of the human family through binding international rules," said the 81-year-old pope, who spoke after meeting privately with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

He said the notion of multilateral consensus was "in crisis because it is still subordinated to the decisions of a few, whereas the world's problems call for interventions in the form of collective action by the international community."

Hmmm....where have I heard this stuff before? (And don't anyone assume I'm attacking Pope Benedict! I actually watched the rallies today, he was very eloquent when speaking to the American people and very well received.) I just don't like this 'one world' stuff, no matter who says it.

[OneLight]

Hmmm....where have I heard this stuff before? (And don't anyone assume I'm attacking Pope Benedict! I actually watched the rallies today, he was very eloquent when speaking to the American people and very well received.) I just don't like this 'one world' stuff, no matter who says it.

Well Sister! You ain't gonna like the future ...

[mrs]

The international community must be "capable of responding to the demands of the human family through binding international rules," said the 81-year-old pope, who spoke after meeting privately with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

He said the notion of multilateral consensus was "in crisis because it is still subordinated to the decisions of a few, whereas the world's problems call for interventions in the form of collective action by the international community."

Why does everyone think that this stuff is the answer? Don't they understand the importance of ownership, independence, and diversity?

Binding international rules is the gateway to losing freedom and especially religious freedom.

Interesting how he is helping prepare everyone for the antichrist though.

[buckthesystem]

Why does everyone think that this stuff is the answer? Don't they understand the importance of ownership, independence, and diversity?

Binding international rules is the gateway to losing freedom and especially religious freedom.

Interesting how he is helping prepare everyone for the antichrist though.

I think Pope Benedict genuinely doesn't believe that there will be an antichrist! He also believes that the doctrine of the OWG and the UN is the future and is all good.

[chimoku]

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Multi-lateral consensus is a two-edged sword, in many respects - nevertheless we are GLOBAL VILLAGE, whether we like it or not.

Economically the countries of the world are so interconnected, that what happens to the Dollar in the States impacts the Euro, and even Chinese currency.

Isolationism simply doesnt work anymore.

Countries that act unilaterally on the world stage undermine the authority of the United Nations and weaken the broad consensus needed to confront global problems

Case in point would be Bush administration's reckless involvment in Iraq compared to the unified allied effort vis a vis Afhganistan.

the pope also said the international community sometimes had the duty to intervene when a country could not protect its own people from "grave and sustained violations of human rights. . . . . international community must be "capable of responding to the demands of the human family through binding international rules," "

. . . in this respect he is possibly referring to the China / Tibet situation, (and others similar situations), where leaders or a country's policies ( eg some African nations, North Korea) deny individuals their inalieable human rights . . .

The International community particulalry the UN has NOT been effective and consistent i n their admonition and intervention towards these countries and their leaders.

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Edited April 20, 2008 by chimoku

[chimoku]

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Buckthesystem:

I think Pope Benedict genuinely doesn't believe that there will be an antichrist! He also believes that the doctrine of the OWG and the UN is the future and is all good.

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Not exactly !!!

Catholic escatology - the very traditional exegesis - sees this Pope as the 2nd to the last Pope!!

Pope Benedict is a conservative / traditional ( i.e. not liberal ) Catholic. He is a highly learned man, and intellectually astute - and a close friend of the former Pope - both understand that the times are precipitous -

Catholics DO believe in an 'END of Days' - they have a comprehensive understanding of Revelation - although it is NOT something they focuse on , that way man y evangelical communities do .

Yet if you should got to any Mass, you will hear reference to Christ's return at EVERY Mass - including the CREED, which essentially says : I believe that Christ will return to this earth to judge the living and the dead . . . and His Kingdom will have no end. :emot-hug:

Catholic emphasis is more on living as a Christian RESPONSIBLY NOW.

Pope Benedict used the UN forum as an opportunity to exhort the UN to execute their respective duties in a responsible way and promote humane rights and freedoms

consistently and actively.

Edited April 20, 2008 by chimoku

[nebula]

Countries that act unilaterally on the world stage undermine the authority of the United Nations and weaken the broad consensus needed to confront global problems

Case in point would be Bush administration's reckless involvment in Iraq compared to the unified allied effort vis a vis Afhganistan.

Yes, and if the UN had actually enforced its own rules with regards to Saddam Hussein - keeping him accountable to the UN regulations he kept breaking - then maybe Bush wouldn't have had to take the enforcing of the rules upon his own shoulders.

But that's another debate, isn't it?

[Rick-Parker]

Countries that act unilaterally on the world stage undermine the authority of the United Nations and weaken the broad consensus needed to confront global problems

Case in point would be Bush administration's reckless involvment in Iraq compared to the unified allied effort vis a vis Afhganistan.

Yes, and if the UN had actually enforced its own rules with regards to Saddam Hussein - keeping him accountable to the UN regulations he kept breaking - then maybe Bush wouldn't have had to take the enforcing of the rules upon his own shoulders.

But that's another debate, isn't it?

You mean oil for food? It brought out the corruptness of the members of the UN. The are all tools.

[Guest]

Oh Stop!

Don't You Know The UN Is Serious Business

Seriously

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little.

Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalms 2:12