[elcid1970]

IIRC, Suleyman the Magnificent didn’t care what his officials’ religions were as long as they were competent in their jobs.

His Grand Vizier, who answered only to him, is said have been a Jew.

[litehaus]

IIRC, Suleyman the Magnificent didn’t care what his officials’ religions were as long as they were competent in their jobs.
His Grand Vizier, who answered only to him, is said have been a Jew.

If Erdogan is as what U desribed above, the ME would have a different flavor....