No anti-Pope sentiment in Bali

Looking at the news, I see the Pope has put his foot in it and upset Muslims. Seems like whoever is Pope is bound to get a certain amount of flak, when they start telling people how to live their life. This guy didn’t stop there, and pulled out some medieval rheteric about Islam and war. Poor old guy, I’m sure he didn’t anticipate causing a firestorm.

Here in Bali I have heard nothing about it, apart from what I read in the Jakarta Post. Some sensible Muslim leaders around the world, have said publicly, that as the Pope has apologised, we Muslims should let it go. I second that, and take no personal offence to his comments. I was born a Catholic, but jumped over to the darkside / lightside, depending on what side of the cultural divide you sit. I recommend it and there are benefits! One of the best, is if ever Jehovah Witnesses come to my door, I can hold my certificate and say “I’m Muslim.”

Christian visitors to Bali should have nothing to worry about, over this incident, people here are cool and you can visit a church on your trip, if the mood takes you.