“The conflict with Islam has, after all, existed throughout European history.” ConflictIslamEuropean History Author:Walter Kasper
“There is no such thing as one Islam. The Koran is ambiguous and Islam is not a monolithic entity.” IslamEntityAmbiguous Author:Walter Kasper
“The distinction between radical Islam and moderate Muslims is important, as are the differences between Sunnis and Shiites, and between militant and mystical Islam.” ImportantDifferencesIslamRadicalDistinctionMysticalModeratesMilitantRadical Islam Author:Walter Kasper
“Islam in the Arab world coexists with Indonesian, Pakistani and Turkish Islam. There is limited solidarity, even within the Arab world.” WorldIslamSolidarityTurkishCoexistArab World Author:Walter Kasper
“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
“Where it is the majority religion, Islam does not recognize religious freedom, at least not as we understand it. Islam is a different culture. This doesn't mean that it's an inferior culture, but it is a culture that has yet to connect with the positive sides of our modern Western culture: religious freedom, human rights and equal rights for women.” HumansMeanDoeDifferentCultureSidesReligiousRightsModernEqualMajorityIslamWesternHuman RightsInferiorsEqual RightsReligious FreedomDifferent CulturesWestern Culture Author:Walter Kasper
“Suicide attacks are the actions of losers who have nothing left to lose. In this case, Islam serves as a mask, a cover for desperation and nihilism, but not for religion.” ActionLeftLosesCasesSuicideIslamMaskLoserDesperationNihilism Author:Walter Kasper
“One unanswered question is whether a Euro-Islam that combines Islam with democracy will be possible in the future. We mustn't confuse desire with reality.” RealityDesireDemocracyIslamEuroUnanswered QuestionsUnanswered 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
