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The said remarks are >>> What did the Pope say? The Pope quoted from a book that recounted a conversation between 14th century Byzantine Christian Emperor Manuel Paleologos II and an educated Persian on the truths of Christianity and Islam. “He (Emperor) said, I (Pope) quote, '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,’ ” The said remarks are >>>

The Emperor’s remarks are… X Incorrect Ignorant Without evidence Language of the Crusades Filled with hatred Not worth quoting in a speech by the leader of the Catholic Church Emperor Manuel Paleologos is wrong. Why? >>>

That is, Are examples of Evil “Evil” Defined As per Evil: morally bad or wrong; wicked; sinful That is, Drug addiction Racism Gambling Rape Alcoholism Homosexuality Backbite Adultery Dishonesty Pornography Terror Murder Fraud Are examples of Evil

Definition of “inhuman” As per Inhuman: Not human; lacking kindness or pity; barbarous; brutal Inhuman as in… Inhuman treatment of slaves Cruelty to animals Torture of prisoners Rejection of the poor Cruel treatment of women Tyranny and Oppression Heartless attitude towards elders Malnutrition children Performing abortions Injustice Discrimination Denying human rights Etc.

did the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) bring “evil and inhuman”? Preaching & Practice did the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) bring “evil and inhuman”? A cursory glimpse of Muhammad’s teachings and practice is sufficient to make it loud and clear that the Prophet perfected virtues and raised kindness and compassion to their zenith. Muhammad was the soul of kindness, and his influence was felt and never forgotten by those around him." - Diwan Chand Sharma in his "The Prophets of the East," Calcutta 1935, p. 122.   observation

Against Intoxicants and Gambling Quran on Intoxicants and gambling “They ask you concerning intoxicants and gambling. Say: "In them is great sin, and some profit, for men; but the sin is greater than the profit.” – (2:219) “O you who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (sacrifice for) idols, and (divination by) arrows, are an abomination,- of Satan's handwork: avoid these so that you may be successful.”- (5:90) Prophet on Intoxicants “Any drink that intoxicates is unlawful”- Muhammad (pbuh)

Against Murder and Mischief on earth Quran on Murder Prophet on Murder "Do not kill a soul which Allah has made sacred except through the due process of law." (6:151) "The greatest sins are to associate something with Allah and to kill human beings." – Muhammad (pbuh) Quran on Mischief “ But Allah loves not mischief.(2:205) “So eat and drink of the sustenance provided by Allah, and do no evil nor mischief on the (face of the) earth.” ( 2:60)