“Islam undoubtedly deserves respect. It has some things in common with Christianity, such as Abraham as a common progenitor, and the belief in only one God.” BeliefCommonChristianityDeserveIslamAbraham Author:Walter Kasper
“Islam developed in opposition to orthodox Christianity from the very start, and it considers itself superior to Christianity. So far, it has only been tolerant in places where it is in the minority.” ChristianityIslamSuperiorsOppositionMinoritiesOrthodoxOrthodox Christianity Author:Walter Kasper
“Christianity brought something new and revolutionary: freedom and unconditional dignity for each individual, regardless of his religion, culture or nationality. But the East and the West have parted ways since the Crusades.” WayCultureIndividualChristianityDignityWestEastRevolutionarySomething NewUnconditionalNationalityCrusades Author:Walter Kasper
“The distinction between the religious and secular orders is a fundamental aspect of Christianity. This distinction is an innovation compared to Islam and Judaism, and it is an advantage that has helped shape Europe.” OrderReligiousChristianityShapesEuropeAdvantageAspectInnovationFundamentalsIslamDistinctionSecularJudaism Author:Walter Kasper
