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...would be better if Pope Benedict XVI and other Christian leaders would seek open dialogue with Muslim clerics rather than confront them with inflammatory debate [Nov. 27]. Christianity and Islam have glorious yet violent pasts; both have lost their way with stubborn claims to exclusive truth and the consequent rise of intolerant fundamentalism. Leaders of neither religion can claim the moral high ground, given their failure to shelter the innocent during the great wars and genocides of the 20th century. In the 21st century, both religions have the moral obligation to face the future together. Edward D. Walker East Lansing...
...Pope John Paul II in 1981. Two-and-a-half years after the attack, the Pope personally favored the would-be killer. Benedict XVI deserves to be welcomed in Turkey with respect and dignity. This kind of tolerance could signify a fundamental step toward peace and mutual understanding between Islam and Christianity. Daniel C. Ammann Zurich, Switzerland The Challenge to Islam Re Father Richard Neuhaus' viewpoint [Nov. 27], in which he explained that Pope Benedict XVI is challenging Muslims to confront hard truths: Islam indeed has a menacing aspect, and the Pope finally addressed it directly. Since the defeat...
...Ramadan is absolutely right when he says that Islam is already a European religion. I think there was after all a positive element to Pope Benedict's misleading remarks, as they opened the channel of communication between Islam and Christianity at all levels. As a Muslim I can only wish for Christians to be real Christians and Muslims to be real Muslims because then there will be no friction, as they all believe in having good relations with their neighbors. And what else is needed for a peaceful world other than supporting and working with one's neighbors, whether Muslims...
Some in attendance said they agreed with Darwish’s call to fight against radical Islam...
...nominate Pope Benedict XVI. Once viewed as a contentious academic, he has assumed a world-historical role of leadership. In his address at Regensburg and his journey to Turkey, he has clarified the relationship of the West to Islam, proposing a hopeful alternative to "the clash of civilizations...