History - May 2007

I'm looking primarily for direct descendants. I've been looking in various places for this bit of historical trivia but can't seem to find it anywhere.

2007-05-18 23:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6

http://www.muslim-answers.org/Introducing-Islam/miscons.htm

First of all, there is only One God who created the Universe and all of mankind. Throughout history, people have created false gods in their minds and come up with false ideas about Almighty God, but regardless of this there is still only One True God - and He alone is worthy of worship. Unfortunately, some non-Muslims have come to incorrectly believe that Muslims worship a different God than Jews and Christians. This might be due to the fact that Muslims sometimes refer to God as "Allah", but also because over the centuries there have been many lies and distortions spread by the enemies of Islam. In actuality, Muslims worship the God of Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus --- the same God as Christians and Jews. The word "Allah" is simply the Arabic word for Almighty God and it is the same word that Arabic speaking Christians and Jews use to refer to God. If you pick up an Arabic translation of the Christian Bible, you will see the word "Allah" where "God" is used in English. For more information on the word "Allah", please read: Who is Allah? But even though Muslims, Jews and Christians believe in the same God, their concepts about Him differ quite a bit. For example, Muslims reject the idea of the Trinity or that God has become "incarnate" in the world. Also, the teachings of Islam do not rely on or appeal to "mystery" or "paradox" --- they are straightforward and clear. Islam teaches that God is Merciful, Loving and Compassionate and that He has no need to become man (nor do humans need for Him to). One of the unique aspects of Islam is that it teaches that man can have a personal and fulfilling relationship with Almighty God without compromising the transcendence of God. In Islam there is no ambiguity in Divinity --- God is God and man is man. Muslims believe that God is the "Most Merciful", and that he deals directly with human-beings without the need of any intermediary. Actually, the phrase "In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful" is one of the most repeated verses in the Holy Qur'an. Additionally, the pure and straightforward teachings of Islam demand that Almighty God be approached directly and without intermediaries. This is because Muslims believe that God is completely in control of everything and that He can bestow His Grace and Mercy on His creatures as He pleases - no Atonement, Incarnation or blood sacrifice is necessary. In summary, Islam calls people to submit to the One True God and to worship Him alone.

2007-05-18 22:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by muslim-doctor 3

http://www.muslim-answers.org/Introducing-Islam/miscons.htm

Misconception #6: Islam was spread by the sword
Many non-Muslims, when they think about Islam, picture religious fanatics on camels with a sword in one hand and a Qur'an in the other. This myth, which was made popular in Europe during the Crusades, is totally baseless. First of all, the Holy Qur'an clearly says "Let there be no compulsion in religion". In addition to this, Islam teaches that a person's faith must be pure and sincere, so it is certainly not something that can be forced on someone. In debunking the myth that Islam was "spread by the sword", the (non-Muslim) historian De Lacy O' Leary wrote: "History makes it clear, however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myths that historians have ever accepted." (Islam at the Crossroads, London, 1923, p. 8.). It should also be known that Muslims ruled Spain for roughly 800 years. During this time, and up to when they were finally forced out, the non-Muslims there were alive and flourishing. Additionally, Christian and Jewish minorities have survived in the Muslim lands of the Middle East for centuries. Countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan all have Christian and/or Jewish populations. If Islam taught that all people are supposed to be killed or forced to become Muslims, how did all of these non-Muslims survive for so long in the middle of the Islamic Empire? Additionally, if one considers the small number of Muslims who initially spread Islam from Spain and Morocco in the West to India and China in the East, one would realize that they were far too few to force people to be members of a religion against their will. Additionally, the great empire and civilization established by the Muslims had great staying power -- its citizens were proud to be part of it. The spread of Islam stands in contrast to the actions of the followers of Christianity, who since the time of the Emperor Constantine have made liberal use of the sword - often basing their conduct on Biblical verses. This was especially true of the colonization of South America and Africa, where native peoples were systematically wiped-out or forced to convert. It is also interesting to note that when the Mongols invaded and conquered large portions of the Islamic Empire, instead of destroying the religion, they adopted it. This is a unique occurrence in history - the conquerors adopting the religion of the conquered! Since they were the victors, they certainly could not have been forced to become Muslims! Ask any of the over one billion Muslims alive in the world today whether they were forced! The largest Muslim country in the world today is Indonesia --- and there were never any battles fought there! So where was the sword? How could someone be forced to adhere to a spiritually rewarding and demanding religion like Islam?

2007-05-18 22:53:35 · 13 answers · asked by muslim-doctor 3

If not, why did they beat France?

2007-05-18 22:06:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I`m an American and no Nothing of Canada`s history. In school I was taught about other nations history. i.e.China,France, British,Turkey,Russi..etc
Why not Canada? I can almost guaranty throughout the United states
grades 0-12 there is " 0 " curriculum on Canadian History...Why?

2007-05-18 21:44:20 · 10 answers · asked by Future 5

They found hundreds of thousands of plastic containers packed with colonial-era silver and gold coins estimated at $500 million dollars from a shipwreck in the Atlantic Ocean. It almost seems to be too good, to be true. They say records indicate that they may have come from a 17th century merchant ship found off southwestern of England. It sounds too good to be true, how can all that treasure go undetected for that long. It's the richest shipwreck ever found so far, the coins will eventually go for $1000 dollars each.

2007-05-18 20:44:31 · 3 answers · asked by A_WWE_FAN_4LYFE 6

Would the world be more peaceful without religion?

2007-05-18 19:15:00 · 15 answers · asked by chrisviolet4011 4

2007-05-18 18:15:17 · 7 answers · asked by STA-TOW 5

2007-05-18 16:31:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm doing a project on Sputnik, and I'll be needing some different views on how people saw it, i.e. as a threat or something else?

Just want to know the different reactions to Sputnik.

2007-05-18 15:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by aznguavagirl 2

2007-05-18 15:33:33 · 6 answers · asked by Maxine A 1

I know that it is a name used by many Christian clergy in the catholic and orthodox churches, not just the RCC, but what is it's proper meaning?

2007-05-18 15:28:56 · 6 answers · asked by Basilia Harmonia 2

Why does every country think they single handedly won WW2? The truth is no country really won the war the Nazis lost it by their own incompetence in attacking Russia and squandering their army.

2007-05-18 15:20:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two history books and they list different years for the Louisiana Purchase.

2007-05-18 14:41:21 · 10 answers · asked by Lianna 1

Like out first president George Washington said "such differences can weaken out great nation"

2007-05-18 14:13:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to know the # of casualties on both sides and how this # compares to other battles of WWII. i can't find the answer to this question
any help would be great thanx

2007-05-18 13:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by off_the_wall1991 1

umm and help would be awesome thanks!

2007-05-18 13:33:46 · 5 answers · asked by ♥tinkerbell♥ 1

history project, hurry!

2007-05-18 13:21:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it an art museum..at least 5 facts of why is it so famouse..
plz
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thanx!
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2007-05-18 13:19:19 · 4 answers · asked by almost lover 2

this man is the greatest there is nobody comes close and very few know who this great man is

Norman Borlaug
he is still alive today
look him up

oh
have you ever heard of him?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Borlaug

2007-05-18 13:04:46 · 9 answers · asked by me 4

I need to dress up as him!?!?Help!!!

2007-05-18 12:48:43 · 6 answers · asked by Claire P 1

how did it affect the united states today.....and how was life like in the history of race.

2007-05-18 12:42:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-18 12:28:22 · 7 answers · asked by Billy S 1

I'm having a hard time believing that the majority were treated maliciously, but I didn't live then so I can be wrong. For some reason, I believe many were taken in like family, and were treated with generosity. What are your viewpoints?

2007-05-18 12:23:24 · 11 answers · asked by SouthCali4LifeSD 3

Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, World War I, World War II (anything like that). I wanna go back as far as possible.

2007-05-18 12:21:30 · 9 answers · asked by esthie 2

2007-05-18 12:11:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-18 12:04:17 · 6 answers · asked by nisorina 1

umm its for grade 7 history homework any help would be appreciated! thanks!

2007-05-18 11:51:54 · 4 answers · asked by ♥tinkerbell♥ 1

Do you think it should be against the law to question what the Jews claimed happened to them during WWII? I didn't say holocaust, because the holocaust was what was done to Germany. That was a holocaust. The Jews don't want you to think about Germany bombed to bits or nuclear bombs dropped on Japan. They don't want you to think about those things. I say everyone demand the Jews who own the television networks to have a nationally televised debates on the holocaust. I think they would have the biggest audience of all time. The Jews could say they were buried somewhere and people could go there and prove nobody is there. The Jews could claim lampshades made of human skin or soap made from Jews. Oh wait! Those claims have already been recanted. There will be no more mention of the lampshades or human soap. Just two lies made up. If the Jews claim six million killed they must provide all the names and birth records could be searched. This is very simple. belarus102@yahoo.com

2007-05-18 11:40:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's my story:Once upon a time there was a man named Solomon Jacobs. He married a named Whinney. They had four children, Andrew, William, Mary Anne, and Sinah. One day there was a big war that was to be fought. Andrew, the eldest, and William, the second oldest, were enticed by it. THEY WANTED TO FIGHT. So, when Andy was 19 and Willy was 18, they enlisted in the Confederate Army. They were in the 48th Regiment of Virgina. Andy was in Company I and Willy was in Company D. Both fought very hard (even though I think they were fighting for the wrong side).One day they came home. Or maybe only one came home, I am not sure. Anyways, they (or one) got married and had children, who had children, who had children. One of the great grandchildren got married and had a boy. And that boy is my daddy, so the name Jacobs was passed on.
Before I go I would like to say that I think Andy is my great-great-great-great grandfather becasue his middle name started with an R, for Robert, m

2007-05-18 11:36:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous