Do you know the historical origins of islam and their impact on current events?

Question

Do you know why islam proclaims Jerusalem one of *their* holy sites?
Do you know why Sunnis and Shi'a fight each other?
Did you know that at one time Christians and Jews were considered lesser allies to islam and their early rulers?
Are you aware that 'infidel' cannot be applied to a Christian according to the Koran?
How rooted in history are islamic atrocities?

In my article, "The Holy City of Jerusalem and the Ummayyad Caliphate," I address the history of atrocities as well as how the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem became a 'sacred' site.

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-DfkctJU7dK5B7LcNROoyVQ--;_ylt=AiNXZokI1G6zowgYXNnJS9m0AOJ3?cq=1

No politics. Only the objective groundtruth from a combat veteran that has been to both fronts of our War on Terror, backed up by independent research and historical study.

Know your enemy!

"Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."

Grendel: I very pointedly did not examine this in a manner of preferring one religion to another. I examined the historical evidence with objective lenses.

I suppose though that I should not expect objectivity in the Religion forum.

Einstein: I understand the faith portion of belief, but rather than just throwing around the accusation of the other side being "Satan," would it not be beneficial to study and understand the historical evidence, even if the other side ignores history?

Steve: I'm glad that you have not silenced yourself.

In answer to your question, and without research, I would say an Israeli is a current citizen of the current Israel while an Israelite was of the 12 tribes of the Biblical Israel.

A Jew can be defined by their ethnic origin or by their religion and while many are both, many Jews are atheists or secular and some (though rare) are not of ethnic origins.

Believe it or not, you might find my knowledge on religion surprising. I'm also real big on the Constitution and the right to the free exercise of religion

Answer 1

Not much has changed in the way Islam is spread. It is a slow, peaceful infiltration into a nation at first, then when sufficient trust is placed in them as peace-lovers, the sword is revealed.

http://www.prophetofdoom.net/Islamic_Terrorism_Timeline.Islam

Answer 2

From what I've read in the Koran (not much), they reference Jews and Christians as OK but not on the right path. Get real though, Mohammed was a conquerer, like Alexander The Great. Religion is a man-made construct used for fear and control. It has sway on the ignorant. Do you ever wonder why the great civilizations of the Middle East have failed and are stagnant? Religious dogma. I fear for our country and the infiltration of the Christian right. We need secular and scientific education (and that does not mean NOT looking at God and spirituality, but in an intelligent sense).

Answer 3

John, I never thought I would answer another question, however, sometimes my curiosity gets the best of me.

My answer to you in regards to this question is, "do you know the difference between an Israeli and an Israelite?"

Research that and you will find what's really behind all of what's going on.

Answer 4

Long ago Muslims took over and built upon the site that was originally the Jews temple that was built during the time of King david...and destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD.....afterward the Muslims stole the site and called it their own..

Satan always wants what God has destined for his people ...the Jews.

Answer 5

Well,John,not everyone's jewish or a judeophile fundie. I'm Catholic and i do know my enemies. i get along fine with Arab-Americans.