In recent days, much has been written about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to convert the ancient Christian church Hagia Sophia—the Church of the Holy Wisdom—into a mosque.
The magnificent building—an architectural marvel—contains some of the most beautiful Christian frescos and mosaics in the world. For good reason, Hagia Sophia remains the prime tourist site in Turkey, regularly visited by millions of Christian pilgrims, among many others.
Perhaps the popularity of this Christian shrine stirs feelings of shame in Erdogan’s prideful Islamist sensibilities. His disrespect for Christianity is apparent in his abusive activities toward Christian communities and individuals, both at home and abroad.
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