Englischer Originaltext: Are Judaism and Christianity as Violent as Islam? Übersetzung: H. Eiteneier "Es gibt weit mehr Gewalt in der Bibel als im Koran; die Vorstellung, dass der Islam sich durch das Schwert aufgedrängt hat, ist eine westliche Fiktion, erfunden zur Zeit der Kreuzzüge, als es aber westliche Christen waren, die brutale heilige Kriege gegen den Islam … [Read more...]
Are Judaism and Christianity as Violent as Islam?
Middle East Quarterly Danish, French, German, Russian, Italian "There is far more violence in the Bible than in the Qur'an; the idea that Islam imposed itself by the sword is a Western fiction, fabricated during the time of the Crusades when, in fact, it was Western Christians who were fighting brutal holy wars against Islam."[1] So announces former nun and self-professed … [Read more...]
Are Judaism and Christianity as Violent as Islam?
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Criticism and Conciliation
National Review Online Though he early indicated that this would be an honest, heart-to-heart talk — "we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors" and "let me speak as clearly and plainly as I can about some specific issues that I believe we must finally confront together" — Obama did not follow through. A … [Read more...]
Respecting the Faithful vs. Respecting the Faith
Pajamas Media During the pope's recent Mideast visit, the media reported that he has "deep respect for Islam." That exact phrase appeared in the Associated Press, AFP, BBC, Jerusalem Post, Washington Times, and Al-Jazeera. Yet he said no such thing; instead, he mentioned his "deep respect for the Muslim community." There's a world of difference between respecting a religious … [Read more...]