Quote by Karen Armstrong

Ever since the Crusades, when Christians from western Europe were fighting holy wars against Muslims in the near east, western people have often perceived Islam as a violent and intolerant faith - even though when this prejudice took root Islam had a better record of tolerance than Christianity.

Ever since the Crusades, when Christians from western Europe

Summary

This quote highlights the historical perception and prejudice held by westerners towards Islam. The Crusades, which occurred between the 11th and 13th centuries, created a lasting perception of Islam as a violent and intolerant religion. However, the quote reminds us that during this period, Islam actually had a better track record of religious tolerance compared to Christianity. The quote implies that this prejudice of perceiving Islam as violent and intolerant was unjustified and rooted in a misunderstanding of history and cultural biases.

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By Karen Armstrong

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