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Submitted by Melih Onvural, Nov 30, 2006 11:17

I think that some of your facts here are misguided. Let's look at the Americas. At the time that Byzantium dominated the Western World, and Constantinople was becoming Christian, the Americas mostly held Native American religions. Today, much of the Americas is Christian, similar to much of Istanbul now being non-Christian. In fact, less than 1% of the population of the Americas follows Native American religions. Well darn, the governments of the America's must be racist, facists who don't respect the local community and are targetting anyone who is different from them. I hate that when that happens! Beyond this, Turkey is at a phenomenal crossroads, and this kind of fear-mongering is unnecessary. What we need to do as a Western entities is challenge Turkey to take up the cross that Ataturk bore for the birth of a young, revolutionary nation and return to its roots of secularism. Through this, the total freedom of religion can be observed. Note, our Congress holds a prayer everyday before their sessions begin. Our currency has, "In God We Trust" written on it. This country is NOT secular, but we condemn a nation who is wavering between total secularism and a religious state. Let's not condemn, let's help. Finally, let me give you a quick example of how democracy works. The people have an opinion, and they vote based on that opinion. Democracy is NOT the policy of the United States worked out across governments all over the world. You have a right to be upset that an ally country does not necessarily agree with the policy of the United States, but you should not condemn them for democratically coming to that decision. This is the very set of values that we are fighting for all over the world. Let's celebrate when democracy succeeds.

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I'm glad to read an article by someone who understands what the Pope was talking about in his Regensburg Speech.... [MORE]	Slackwater Farmer	Nov 30, 2006 13:29
The better question for the future is how many divisions others will need to resist and stop Isalmo-Fascism? Islam does... [MORE]	Dave Anthony	Nov 30, 2006 13:23
I'm glad to read someone that understands what the Pope was talking about in his Regensburg speech. 1. [MORE]	Slackwater Farmer	Nov 30, 2006 13:12
I was reaised Catholic and have many friends of all faiths including Jewish and Muslim. As far as I can... [MORE]	God	Nov 30, 2006 12:43
The usual response by outraged Muslims is once again to bring up the Crusades or whatever atrocities they can point... [MORE]	dave	Nov 30, 2006 12:30
I think that some of your facts here are misguided. Let's look at the Americas. At the time that Byzantium...	Melih Onvural	Nov 30, 2006 11:17
"fact, less than 1% of the population of the Americas follows Native American religions" In " fact " ? How could... [MORE]	SalTalun	Nov 30, 2006 12:10
The difference between the Christian West and Islam is that when someone criticizes our government or our religious leaders we... [MORE]	m burke	Nov 30, 2006 09:28
I have read the worst possible article on the papal visit in Turkey. Mixing religion and politics in every line,... [MORE]	Andrea Mondello	Nov 30, 2006 09:19
if a person was smart who would he ask?some one who studied something or something who lives that something? for example,... [MORE]	muslim	Nov 30, 2006 08:29
I did not understand who you credit of the thought that Islam was spread by the sword. Benedict XVI certainly... [MORE]	Andrea Mondello	Nov 30, 2006 12:45
"The Judeo-Christian West believes in one God, the God of logos and love — not an irrational God who rewards... [MORE]	Omer	Dec 4, 2006 02:07
I'll reply when I read an answer to the question I posted, better if written using a bit of rationality... [MORE]	Andrea Mondello	Dec 5, 2006 11:04
There is a very good proverb in Turkish language which says "before making any judgment on others think of your... [MORE]	Farhod	Nov 30, 2006 07:37
I see a number of flames from purported Islamists which are hostile and angry (the nature of a flame eh?).... [MORE]	Flamierd	Nov 30, 2006 15:32
How many books have you read about Islam mister? If we are to interpret Christianity the way you ignorantly make... [MORE]	Omer Colakoglu	Nov 30, 2006 03:32
assalamuallaikum omer as the present day religion of christians is ONLY FAITH and NO WORK their knowledge and information is based... [MORE]	abdul	Nov 30, 2006 09:39
You have to admit that the West has been given a rather negative view of Islam thanks to the goings... [MORE]	Sir Joshua	Dec 1, 2006 09:11
Sir Joshua, There are 36 independent states inside what was once the Ottoman boundaries and when Sultan Mehmed II conquered Istanbul... [MORE]	Omer Colakoglu	Dec 2, 2006 05:02
it is high time that our muslim brethren understand that they cannot preach tolerance &jihad at the same time. if they... [MORE]	anil thomas	Nov 30, 2006 03:12
judeo-Christians and Muslims are not in speaking terms they are distance cousins. As of now rewarding terrorist by certain muslims... [MORE]	frank cantu	Nov 30, 2006 02:38
I suggest that Mr. Daniel Johnson come and spend some in Turkey. As an American citizen who has spent the... [MORE]	kirsten lauer karahan	Nov 30, 2006 02:35
Outstanding article...thanks! [MORE]	Dan Biezad	Nov 30, 2006 02:33
Benedict is to be admired for his clarity of thought. The article reflects this clarity and highlights the courage and... [MORE]	Wallace Johnson	Nov 30, 2006 02:28
As a Greek Orthodox who still calls the city of "Istanbul" by its eternal name, Constantinople, I was elated reading... [MORE]	Bob Nicolaides	Nov 30, 2006 10:38
"Benedict is to be admired for his clarity of thought." Rubbish. Dominus Iesus was written by this person, which contains contradictions... [MORE]	Jer	Nov 30, 2006 11:28

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