Kurt Krenn
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Kurt Krenn (born June 28, 1936) is an Austrian Roman Catholic prelate and Bishop who ran a priests seminary in Sankt Pölten, near Vienna until his resignation in 2004 after there was a scandal concerning child pornography allegedly being downloaded onto computers at the seminary.[1][2] Up to 40,000 photos and an undisclosed number of films, including child pornography, were found on seminary computers, but Krenn earlier angered many by calling the images a "childish prank."[3]
Krenn argued against Turkey's entrance into the European Union, warning against the 'islamisation' of Europe and calling Islam a "very aggressive kind of religion" that will not easily allow for the political unity with the Christian faith.[4] He is known for his anti-European Union views.[5][6]
[edit] References
- ^ Wiley, David. "Pope replaces sex scandal bishop", BBC, 2004-10-07. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
- ^ Horowitz, Jason. "New Bishop After Seminary Sex Scandal", New York Times, 2004-10-08. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
- ^ "Sex Scandal At Austrian Seminary", Associated Press, 2004-07-13. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
- ^ "Main political parties in Austria oppose Turkey joining the EU", EurActiv, 2004-05-14. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
- ^ Fancy a Turkish Holiday?. Bible Theology Ministries (November 2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
- ^ Delaney, David (2004-04-13). Propaganda. EUROPEAN UNION FOLLIES AND MYTHS. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
