The distinction between radical Islam and moderate Muslims is important, as are the differences between Sunnis and Shiites, and between militant and …

- 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 on…

- Walter Kasper

Europe's experiment with multiculturalism, or the side-by-side existence of different cultures, has failed throughout the continent. Integration requ…

- 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 d…

- Walter Kasper

The fundamental issue, when it comes to Europe's future, will be whether and how we manage to transfer the ideals that once made Europe great - espec…

- Walter Kasper

Europe sees itself as a liberal-minded society. It has no desire to be, nor can it be, a "Christian club.

- 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 bee…

- Walter Kasper

Christianity brought something new and revolutionary: freedom and unconditional dignity for each individual, regardless of his religion, culture or n…

- Walter Kasper

The religious wars showed that the Christian faith was no longer Europe's unifying force. A new common ground was needed, and it was found in reason,…

- Walter Kasper