Which is the best European country?

I don't think you realise the definition or concept of Europe. Geographically speaking, the British Isle are not a part of the European continent. For centuries, Scandanavia was considered to be outside of the Christian European world. If you cannot define something, or state its existence, then you have no pretext in which to comment.

Your country has always been seperate from Europe, there has always been a religious, cultural and economic divide between us.

Don't forget, the English weren't always Christian. They, like the Turks, were also Pagans once upon a time. But due to the way things turned out in history, they eventually converted and entered the 'Christian community'.

In your opinion, and from any criteria you choose.

Actually, 'Turkey' was a large chunk of Europe for many centuries.

As for religious matters, the Turks originally followed a Pagan religion known as Tengriism. It was only when they moved into Persia and captured Baghdad did they convert to Sunni Islam.

The political battle between Christianity and Islam were in constant struggle throughout the dark ages. It was all about political alliances. The Byzantian Empire which was under threat from the Caliphate tried to convert its Pagan neighbours to the North. The Volga Bulgars converted to Islam, whereas Khan Boris's Bulgars fluctuated between Catholocism and Orthodoxy. My point being that politics determined the outcome of today's religions.

Don't forget, the English weren't always Christian. They, like the Turks, were also Pagans once upon a time. But due to the way things turned out in history, they eventually converted and entered the 'Christian community'.

Why Belgium?

Actually, 'Turkey' was a large chunk of Europe for many centuries.

As for religious matters, the Turks originally followed a Pagan religion known as Tengriism. It was only when they moved into Persia and captured Baghdad did they convert to Sunni Islam.

The political battle between Christianity and Islam were in constant struggle throughout the dark ages. It was all about political alliances. The Byzantian Empire which was under threat from the Caliphate tried to convert its Pagan neighbours to the North. The Volga Bulgars converted to Islam, whereas Khan Boris's Bulgars fluctuated between Catholocism and Orthodoxy. My point being that politics determined the outcome of today's religions.

Don't forget, the English weren't always Christian. They, like the Turks, were also Pagans once upon a time. But due to the way things turned out in history, they eventually converted and entered the 'Christian community'.

You aren't European and never will be; Turks are entirely 'other' to Europeans. I don't know why you seem so intent on becoming something that you are not.

Norway.

I love the way you argue without reason or logic. What, in your opinion (as your argument is based only on opinion) constitutes a European?



Norway's not a member of the European Union.