Hagia Sophia about to get turned into a mosque

Skybird · 07-10-20, 02:17 PM

The Hagia Sophia hardly can be descriobed as a symbol of Wetsenr imperialism. Its a symbol of (orthodox) Christinaty, sicnbe it was - and is - the most important monument building in this faith. It still includes more original parts from the Byzantinian era, than the Petersdom or any other church is original", I today have read.

In other words, its a political symbol for Christian history and culture. And Erdoghan puts another symbol on top of it: converting it again to Muslim rule, illustrating Islam's superiority that way. Simple minds on the streets buy this kind of narration. Secular Turks probably not, but they are a minority in Turkey, and are in defence. A German newspaper writes that originally the basilica was build for this purpose as well by emperor Justinian: to impress the world of his time with the monumental - and clever - architecture and by that demonstrate superiority and dominance.

xristoskaiti · 07-10-20, 11:41 PM

the problem of germany and turkey that is europe and turkey is that many european industries are in turkey.
that's where it all started

August · 07-11-20, 09:21 AM

Interesting to see the forum religion haters decrying what is essentially a religious matter. Why should they care which group controls it? Or is this really just an attempt to rile up hate against a particular nationality?

Racism comes in many forms. This is one example.

Catfish · 07-11-20, 11:36 AM

This is an entirely political matter and has nothing to do with religion.
Unless you call a cynical abuse of religious matters to bolster up your dictatorship as "religious".
It is all about Erdoghan and his nationalist right-wing followers, and religion is only a token in his game of absolute power.

07-10-20, 02:17 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,703 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The Hagia Sophia hardly can be descriobed as a symbol of Wetsenr imperialism. Its a symbol of (orthodox) Christinaty, sicnbe it was - and is - the most important monument building in this faith. It still includes more original parts from the Byzantinian era, than the Petersdom or any other church is original", I today have read. In other words, its a political symbol for Christian history and culture. And Erdoghan puts another symbol on top of it: converting it again to Muslim rule, illustrating Islam's superiority that way. Simple minds on the streets buy this kind of narration. Secular Turks probably not, but they are a minority in Turkey, and are in defence. A German newspaper writes that originally the basilica was build for this purpose as well by emperor Justinian: to impress the world of his time with the monumental - and clever - architecture and by that demonstrate superiority and dominance. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-11-20, 11:36 AM	#4
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,799 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	This is an entirely political matter and has nothing to do with religion. Unless you call a cynical abuse of religious matters to bolster up your dictatorship as "religious". It is all about Erdoghan and his nationalist right-wing followers, and religion is only a token in his game of absolute power. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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07-10-20, 11:41 PM	#2
xristoskaiti Lieutenant Join Date: May 2007 Location: pireas Posts: 256 Downloads: 482 Uploads: 0	the problem of germany and turkey that is europe and turkey is that many european industries are in turkey. that's where it all started

07-11-20, 09:21 AM	#3
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,222 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Interesting to see the forum religion haters decrying what is essentially a religious matter. Why should they care which group controls it? Or is this really just an attempt to rile up hate against a particular nationality? Racism comes in many forms. This is one example.