This was inevitable, and actually I don't see how any talks can proceed without getting it 'out of the way.' Once it's out of the way, then no one has to shuck and jive to defend that which you really can't, and more to the point shouldn't want to defend. In addition, it is a means of each side to remember the unspeakable suffering of those who met their untimely death at the hands of such perverted sadists. It remembers them, and it honors them as such. Honesty matters.
Then of course, the Moslems need to step up to the plate. Find a Churchill and a Bonhoeffer, if you can, to begin the extirpation. But, I really think that the same enervation of the masses, the same fear of the masses, that failed to put down Hitler are the same as they ever were. Leaders are needed, there is no doubt that, but what those on the ground can do, once they're prepared to pay the Cost of Discipleship is what can really make the difference. Soldiers have always proved they understand the Cost, but the general populace has only proved that in limited quantity.
Exactly. This Pope is brilliant beyond imagination at dealing with the thorniest problem of our time (and, no, I'm not Catholic).
If both religions are subjected to indepth rational inquiry, examination will find that Christianity's errors are all due to errant and often naive humans...but Jesus will stand heroic and untainted as always.
Any guess as to what will remain of islam? Whatever remains will be a reformed islam.
This Pope bowls me over will his incredible wisdom and strategic prowess.
The Cross is more than just salvation...it is a beacon for all those who never knew the Lord.
When the Cross and the Sword are set side by side...the sword with whither and the Cross will draw the hopeful to it.
The Lord is here now, IMO, showing us His power...and giving us the opportunity to show courage in His defense (or at least in defense of our own faith).
What a great time to be alive!