The Quartet’s Middle East envoy Tony Blair’s view on the Koran from his commentary: A Battle for Global Values, from the CFRs Foreign Affairs publication, January/February 2007
To me, the most remarkable thing about the Koran is how progressive it is. I write with great humility as a member of another faith. As an outsider, the Koran strikes me as a reforming book, trying to return Judaism and Christianity to their origins, much as reformers attempted to do with the Christian church centuries later. The Koran is inclusive. It extols science and knowledge and abhors superstition. It is practical and far ahead of its time in attitudes toward marriage, women, and governance.
Under its guidance, the spread of Islam and its dominance over previously Christian or pagan lands were breathtaking. Over centuries, Islam founded an empire and led the world in discovery, art, and culture. The standard-bearers of tolerance in the early Middle Ages were far more likely to be found in Muslim lands than in Christian ones.
More psychobabble from Blair. I guess he has forgotten who blew up the London tube and killed 50 people - and will do it again, given the chance. Unfortunately, things change and Islam is no longer a religion of tolerance.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
What is wrong with people?
Check this item by Mr. Blair: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1921046/posts
Pass the Pepto!
No talk = no solution. No solution = no peace. No peace = no end.
Northern Ireland strife end was brought about by leadership on both sides, although disliking each other, decided not to pass the ‘troubles’ to the next generation. Blair played a part in this.
Montag to Blair: STFU
Blair is an empty shell. There is nothing of substance inside him.
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Mr. Blair, neither Israel nor the US majority asked for any more anti-freedom noise from your lime hole.