” “The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, the theological leader of the Anglican communion that is followed by over seventy million members across the world, in defence of the Pope: "The Pontiff’s comments about Islam have been isolated from their context". Interviewed today by BBC, Williams said: "The Pope has already apologised officially and I think his point of view about this subject should be set in the context of all his speeches and his writings, in which the Pontiff has proved several times that he does want to promote dialogue". "In the past, Benedict XVI showed he really appreciates the contribution of the Islamic community. It is a shame that one sentence, which is just a quotation, has been isolated from its context, and the Pontiff’s overall attitude has not been taken into account", stated the Anglican primate. About the reasons for the vibrant Islamic protests of these days,” “Williams stated that "Christian leaders must reckon with criticisms and satires, often blasphemous ones, every day. In many countries, Muslims feel they are a vulnerable minority, often despised as violent and unreasonable, and that’s why they respond harshly to any critical comment".” “
