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From: cdp@uiucdcsb.Uiuc.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Islam (long but informative)
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Date: Mon, 22-Jul-85 14:51:00 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 22 14:51:00 1985
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I wonder how Islam contributed to the Greek Civilization. I would
rather say it destroyed it when the Turks demolished the Byzantine
Empire and burned Greece from east to west. They even blew up
part of Parthenon. Just look at what happened to the (one-time)
Glorious St. Sofia in Constantinople the most important Cathedral
of all Christianity (at that time). Just a few weeks ago the Turks
demolished an ancient Greek church (a precious piece of art) in 
Istanbul despite the protests of the Greek government and numerous
other international organizations. Of course I have nothing against
Islam but I was just wondering about their contributions ......