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How Many Divisions Does the Pope Have?
in response to reader comment: Dear Omer Colakoglu from Istanbul Turkey

Submitted by Omer Colakoglu, Dec 2, 2006 05:02

Sir Joshua,

There are 36 independent states inside what was once the Ottoman boundaries and when Sultan Mehmed II conquered Istanbul some clergymen said, "We 'd rather see the Turkish turban here than the Christian headgear." This is written in historical original documets. (Your comment smacks of utter ignorance and prejudice. You know nothing about either Jesus or Mohammed.) Besides, all of the Ottoman Sultans were known for their great love for the Prophet. So, how could then this be possible that they were able to secure peace in a country of such diverse nature? When I want to learn something about Christianity I hardly look at works written by non-Christians; not because they might've written with a prejudices mindset, but because their love for Christianity can never be as big as that of a Christian. So long as one feeds only his ego and not his soul and heart; one can never be free from doubt and prejudice. So, one understands with the heart not with the mind. The mind is the runway used by the heart. If you want to learn anything about Islam, I can advice the biography of the Prophet by Martin Lings or Karen Armstrong. And it's with this eternal and unforeseen love that I'm talking about that the Prophet Muhammad asked about the Jewish boy who had been playing with other kids on his route home when he was unable to see the boy and whereupon he went to visit him. And when a Jewish funeral procession was passing by he stood up and his companions asked him, "Oh the Messenger of God, why are you standing up for the owner of that coffin who is a Jew?" He replied, "He might be a Jew, but he is a human being created by Allah". Mind you, Jews were his fiercest enemies who tried to kill him on many occasions. This was his behaviour against those who hated him the most. Do you know what I mean? I don't think so; another thing is you get along well with Jews though they don't recognise your Prophet and blasphemously and despicably ascribe the sins of both adultery and fabrication to the Blessed Virgin Mary. How could this be possible. We love and recognise both Jesus and Moses... I'm at a loss to understand... So, there is something else uniting you; I'm sure that it is not a spiritual or religious matter at all...

Also those who committed the Sep.11 attacks were not Muslim although they claimed they were. If they had had even a smattering of religious knowledge on taking innocent lives, they wouldn't have done that.

Joshua, you'd better read and acquire real knowledge on Truth. Don't parrot others.

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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... [MORE]

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]

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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...

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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