1. THE TRUTH Inside Pope Benedict XVI’s Remarks on Islam And
An objective analysis of the Pope’s comments in the light of historical evidence
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2. 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 >>>

3. 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? >>>

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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  
observation

7. 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)

8. 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)