[HarleyD]

I knew someone would ask that question. That's why I posted:

The Papacy and Islam

So who's right-Urban II (who called Muslims infidels) or John Paul?

[conservonator]

Who says both aren't? Perspective, context and style: all things that may give the impression of incompatibility but none of them affect the basic truth which is that Islam is not a saving religion. John Paul's recognition that most if not all religions have an albeit dim, spark of truth found with in them does not mean He thinks Islam is on par with the Catholic faith. . Islam’s spark of truth is that there is one God. Whether Allah and the God of Abraham are one in the same is not important to the fact that monotheism is closer to truth than atheism.

One thing I do find interesting is the change in attitude that many Protestants have had since 9/11, regarding Urban II in particular and the Crusades in general. Once one of the “evidences” of the evil nature of the Church, they are now being recognized as a valiant struggle against the tide of Islam.