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. The book Ancient Cities, by W. B. Wright (1886, p. 25) states: “Fighting was the business of the nation, and the priests were incessant fomenters of war. They were supported largely from the spoils of conquest, of which a fixed percentage was invariably assigned them before others shared, for this race of plunderers was excessively religious.”
2007-02-14 04:34:48 · 3 answers · asked by Ruth 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One of our questions was does our culture have any effect on our current behavior towards others? It would be interesting to see what you think?
2007-02-14 04:36:00 · update #1
nycguy that was a great view point.
the college salutes you
2007-02-14 04:43:10 · update #2
I think that they are certainly one of the biggest contributers in spurring along their followers to commit suicide with promises of lots of virgins in the afterlife.
It makes you wonder if it was that good, why don't the clerics go and fight?
2007-02-14 04:41:34 · answer #1 · answered by nycguy10002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've apparently answered your first question. As to your second question; I don't think our culture has a great deal to do with it. There are things that you do simply because you're a human being. When you see someone else being mistreated, you instinctively want to help that person. That's true individually and nationally.
2007-02-14 12:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Paulie D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about this,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnYvQPBSR.tRKevNuf8.B6Psy6IX?qid=20070124025949AAXQJY6
2007-02-14 13:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋