https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/12/20/the-boots-of-the-fisherman/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 07:31:53 -0400<![CDATA[Someone back from Afghanistan has sent a link to this forum discussing, in fascinating detail, what Pope Benedict XVI&#8217;s approach toward Islam is. It clarified many of the questions that have been poorly reported in the press, among which are: does Benedict see Islam as a &#8220;religion of peace&#8221;; is Islam perceived as a strategic enemy or competitor with Christianity; and lastly, does the Pope advocate co-existence with Islam. Unfortunately, the format means the reader will have to put together many of the relevant paragraphs himself. Here are some of the highlights as I see them.]]>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:28:01 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/12/20/the-boots-of-the-fisherman-n186836