The problem I beleive is that the Muslim religion has never had a reformation and counter reformation as the christian religion has. Ask any Muslim, I talk to as many as I can about current events. They have no concept of the separation of church and state and will tell you they cant separate there religion from politics. Thats why we will have a difficult time in Irak in trying to turn it into a democracy the people there just have no concept of a democratic system. Barry
Religious Extremists Will be the End of Us!
by Greenpalmtreestillmine 22 Replies latest social current
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ThiChi
Realist:
I have not even mentioned anything about technology. Except for metal work (in relationship to sword making), they were not more advanced. However the Crusader states did open up the eastern trading routes that exposed western Europe to many "wonders".....
I disagree about who was more civilized. If you refer to the moral issue of invasion, then Islam was (and is) the aggressor in Medieval History.
Islam is still stuck in the 9 th century, even now, so your claims lack merit.
I have already cited a great work on the History of the Crusades. The invasions are well documented.
If you want really interesting Crusade reading, the Third Crusade is my favorite. Richard the Lionheart by Madden is a great start.....
Barry: good point made...
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thichi,
If you refer to the moral issue of invasion
no i refer to the suppression by the curch in everyday life.