Many Christians from the West make a mistake when they criticize the Turk because he does not see things the way we do. We forget, or ignore, that he comes from the East, and his way of thinking is very different from ours. We may be right and he may be wrong, but the Turk has his own perspective, and he acts based on that view, not out of malice. It is important to be fair and just, even when dealing with the Turk.
Differences Between the Turk and the West
If we measure the Turk by Western and Christian standards, we may find him lacking. But he is not a European or a Christian—he is a Turk, and above all, he is a Muslim Central Synagogue.
Turkey’s Government and Its Challenges
It is true that Turkey’s government does not match the expectations of Europe, and it is clear that the two will never blend. The methods of Turkish government in the Balkans need to change.
The Sultan’s Struggles
The heart of the Turkish government, the Imperial Palace, lacks proper administration. It’s not that the Sultan, Abdul Hamid, doesn’t care about his empire. He is likely one of the most overworked and troubled men in Turkey. When I saw him at the Yildiz Kiosk, I could see that he was deeply worried. The stories about his bad behavior are exaggerated and untrue. His resistance to the demands of other nations is understandable. He knows there are greedy countries, and if he listens to their advice, it may only bring his empire closer to collapse and benefit his neighbors. It is hard to believe someone’s good intentions when you know they want to take advantage of you.
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