If Iraq is South Africa, then Saddam is PW Botha

nospam@example.com (Dominic White) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:14:02 +0200

This is a comment I posted in response to this new article describing the Vatican's response to Saddam's death scentence. It saddens me that the verdict of a hidden tribunal, stating acts put into place after America's invasion, with a verdict given two days before American congressional elections can be supported at all. Even if Saddam is an evil man, we cannot and should not accept the verdict of a court with so many doubts cast over it.

As for permanent incarceration, America has managed to keep very many people 'permanently' incarcerated, even if it violates their human rights. In many cases this incarceration occurs in 'secret' prisions. I am sure they would be capable of the same for Saddam.

I think South Africa is a wonderful example here. PW Botha a force of the apartheid regieme who refused to appear at the Truth and Reconcilliation council once it was done with was still able to live out his life in South Africa. This is the spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness that Iraq needs. Not a forced execution in the light of a country divided.

A Guide to believing in Theistic Evolution

nospam@example.com (Dominic White) — Wed, 10 May 2006 16:12:54 +0200

This whole creationism vs evolution thing is silly. It is mostly a false argument sent to get people all riled up instead of focussing on God. I take the Catholic stance on the matter, advocated by Pope Pius XII in his 1950 encyclical Humani Generis, with a few points:

Scripture does not contradict evolution. Read.
Scripture is very nuanced and should not all be interpreted literally. Read.
Evolution is a very broad list of topics, be specific. Read.
Evolutionary theory has the scientific upper hand. Always check the claims of creationists at Talk origins.

Dominic White - God

If Iraq is South Africa, then Saddam is PW Botha

A Guide to believing in Theistic Evolution