What evidence do you have of this particular Pope, who I have much disagreement with, equating Muslims with Christians?
Well, let's say that since "this particular Pope" is the head of the Roman Catholic Church (the alleged "Vicar of Christ"), and the Roman Catholic Church teaches the following (found in its catechism):
841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."
Seems like the equating is pretty obvious. And this goes beyond what was said by the popester when he referred to them as "dear brothers," and "brothers and sisters" -- the bold and underlining above pretty much says it all: the Roman Catholic Church is preaching heresy: the plan of salvation set forth by God Almighty has EVERYTHING to do with his Son Jesus, our Savior and Lord and our need for him as the propitiation for our sins; Mohammedans definitely don't subscribe to this, but the CCC seems to include them....
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