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To: kodiak_bull who wrote (8873)	10/1/2001 2:21:38 AM
From: Warpfactor	Read Replies (3) of 23153

Good Point, KB "Many Arabs and Muslims feel they had 10 centuries of great cultural achievement that ended with European colonialism," says John Esposito, director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University. What are these great cultural achievements? We know that ancient cultures in the mid-east were responsible for creating the building blocks of civilization. The first written languages, the first cities, etc.. However once Islam became the predominant religion, the Mid-east peoples have ceased to lead and have gradually fallen behind the European states in practically any milestone of civilization or technological advancement. Sounds to be like the people of the mid-east were sold a bill of goods by self-serving Islamic "leaders". I can sum up the entire culture: Islamic leaders rise to the top by hook or crook. Islamic leaders try to keep populace in line using extremist religion and banning all foreign influences. When that doesn't work, they resort to terror (torture, murder, etc.). What do these leaders get? Power and women. Lots of women. Top Ten List - Islamic Contributions to Civilization 1) The concept of "Zero" 2) Pajama's 3) Falafal 4) ???? - anyone?? Warp

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