[ninenot]

Kissing THEIR holy book is not permitted.... But it is not okay for him to show deference to their faith by kissing the Koran and praying to Allah.

Are you accusing the Pope of idolatry?

My understanding of Islam's theology (such as it is) is that Islam is a heresy and Allah is our God the Father. Now Islam does NOT believe in the Trinity, which explains their blood-lust.

[ultima ratio]

Yes. The act was idolatrous. So was pouring libations in the Togo sacred forest. So were his Assisi prayer gatherings. He has also prayed in a synagogue with Jews THEIR prayer--for the coming of a different messiah. The latter, while not idolatrous, was still reprehensible. As was his allowing Indian priestesses to "exorcise" him in the middle of one of his outdoor Mass extravaganzas. The list goes on and on.