Prayer request for Osama bin Laden at Catholic Church in West Palm Beach
Prayer request for Osama bin Laden at Catholic Church in West Palm BeachHere is the local TV report on the issue.
By: Marissa Bagg
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The name of Osama bin Laden appears in the Holy Name of Jesus Sunday bulletin. There's a cross next to it.
A parishioner made a prayer request for the mastermind behind the 9/11 attack on America.
A church secretary took the Mass intention a week ago. She admitted she thought it was a joke at first. But few are laughing.
"I think it's totally wrong, he doesn't belong in the Catholic religion. For what he did to Americans, he doesn't belong anywhere," says Lois Pizzano, a Catholic Church member. "It's unconscionable, it's sacrilegious," said Pizzano.
Father Gavin Badway admits many in his congregation are unhappy. But he says the church has never turned down a prayer request before. He says making the right decision isn't always easy.
"Their hearts are troubled because they're thinking emotionally about what he has done and he has done a lot of evil. Nevertheless, Jesus tells us, love and forgive," says Father Badway, who is the church pastor.
There are some Christians supporting Father Badway's decision to honor the request and pray for bin Laden's soul.
"I can see why they'd want to do that since the Bible does say to love your enemy and pray for those who hate you," says Aaron Wormus...
If it was a joke it was in poor taste. If not, discretion is called for...Father Badway, would you be so understanding for a call to pray for the soul of Hitler? I think Jews might have an issue with that, or any other rational person...some sins cannot be forgiven.
For absolution I was always taught you must first admit your mistake...to say the least these men (and UBL is in the league of Hitler and Stalin) are not deserving of it.
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