Does it seem like Muslims (some, not all) are caught up in the same type of Crusades that the Christians were in hundreds of years ago. And if so, how long do you think it would be before they decide that it is a never ending battle that will ultimately dissipate to a chapter in the history books like the Crusades? Anybody who knows history knows that it repeats itself.
Let's see how many people go off course with this question and start pointing fingers at Isreal, Bush, America and the Western Infidels. Also, lets see who gets offended over the word “ignorance” in the title question.
2006-09-30 11:24:26 · 13 answers · asked by SGT 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In a sense I can see where you're coming from. Just as their countries are relatively new and still developing so is their religion. I would say that while it is possible to sustain a belief in your God it is slightly harder to sustain a belief in organised religion. This is especially so now when we are mixing globally and what were insular societies are now being influenced by outside forces.
2006-09-30 11:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is about the same time lapse between the beginning of Islam and now as it was between the beginning of Christianity and the Inquisition.
It was in the late 1500's through the 1600's that the Spanish and Porteguese Inquisitions occured.
Islam began in the 400's - 500's so we are now at the 1600 year mark.
I don't think Muslims are ignorant; I know many moderate Muslims that make us Americans look like the immoral lot many of us really are.
And yes, Jihad (holy war) roughly translates to the Crusades; which, incidentally, came about as a direct result of the Moorish invasion of Europe in the 700's - 800's.
Christianity WAS attacked first.
History definately records that fact.
2006-09-30 18:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by sworddove 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Muslims are not doing Crusades like in the mid ages..they are not invading other countries but the strategy of Al Qaida is to attack and run..that's my opinion..
And yes "ignorance of Muslims" is offensive to any Muslim.
And I still believe that the western attacks on Islam are the reason..but the reaction of Al Qaida and its likes is also unjustifiable..they are both wrong.
2006-09-30 18:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by mido 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Christian Crusades aren't over yet. They're more subtle, now. They are fought on television (electronic preachers), in Congress (with laws approved of by the church) and so on. They don't need to cut off any heads now. But that doesn't mean they've become any more tolerant...
2006-09-30 18:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The biggest problem on earth is that we readily point our fingers at other people and condemn them based on our own ignorance, prejudice and laziness.
If we just spent only one second to look back at our own faults and correct them, the world would immediately become paradise.
That is how we need religions and true believers. All the Prophets of the One True God tell everybody to judge himself and not others, while judiciary institutions would fairly take care of the criminals.
2006-09-30 18:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid to address your question I will have to point fingers. You cannot just assess events out of context and start blaming Moslems for resorting to violence without any attempt to understand the reasons behind such attitude. For decades, US Admistration has been supporting dictators and authocrats in the region and helping, with the aid of various intelligence agencies to abort any genuine movement aiming at establishing some sort of democratic rule, notably in the Arab world. And instead of adopting a balanced policy in the Middle East, taking into consideration the legitimate aspirations of Arabs, US Administration has been granting Israel unconditional political, moral, military and financial support. In such climate of widespread frustration and disillusionment, Moslems have almost of a sudden found out that this business of melting pot and globale village was a phoney idea and they are now recovering with a vengence their ethnic pride. Humiliated and denigrated, Moslems have found in radical Islam undreamt of strength and they are intent on giving the West a lesson.
2006-09-30 18:41:35 · answer #6 · answered by Chevalier 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They are definitely on a crusade. Like one person said "If only 4% of muslims were terrorists, that would be 50 million terrorists" That is a pretty big crusade in my view..
2006-09-30 18:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It is not the same at all. The Muslims are not trying to convert anyone. They have not invaded anyone's country. The only similarity I can see is they they want to free their lands from infidels, and I don't mean Israelis.
2006-09-30 18:27:55 · answer #8 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Attempting to make a point you show prejudice... it is not necessary to assign ignorance.It isn't wise to fall into name calling. And make sure your comparisons are useful.
I may not agree with their faith, and they may not agree with mine - but I start foolishness when I speak judgement.
I can do what God wants me to do which is love them through eyes like his, show the evidence of the Spirit of Christ in my heart and pray for them.
2006-09-30 18:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wish that it would end sooner rather than later. Good question. Semper Fi.
2006-09-30 18:27:14 · answer #10 · answered by looking for the left eye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋