What tolled the death knell to the Crusades in the 16th Century Europe was the rise of the Reformation, It's leaders repudiated several important doctrines enunciated by the Papacy--included among them was the efficacy of indulgences that was used to recruit the Crusader militia, who marched into the Holy Land bearing the cross of Jesus.
Muslim Reformers, on the other hand, must repudiate the concept of Jihad. New recruits are told in the afterlife they will experience a debauched grand old time and receive accolades galore as well for their service to the warring cause against the infidel. Reformers must claim that their religion does not countenance nor reward violence and aggression. Also, it must carry forth in practice the Muslim ascription of equality between the sexes.
So, where are these Reformers? COME OUT, I URGE YOU!
P.S. (added. 12/28/15): I see that Muslims from all over the world, even including in Iraq, are embracing the movement of Islam reformation that should bring this great religion into the 21st Century cultural ambience.
Friday, October 16, 2015
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