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The historical REALITY from many sources remains: Andalusia was free for all faiths. Check out the jewishencyclopedia.com's article on Andalusia... ------------------------- "The largest of the ancient divisions of southern Spain, comprising the Moorish kingdoms of Seville, Cordova, and Granada, with the towns of Malaga, Lucena (Alicena), and several others. This most beautiful portion of the Iberian peninsula early attracted Jews, as it had earlier attracted the Phenicians. Jews, both those who were already settled there and those who served in their army, gave essential assistance to the followers of Islam when they conquered Spain. African Jews, under Kaula al-Yahudi, took part in the decisive battle near Xerez de la Frontera, 711. The captured cities of Cordova and Seville were entrusted by the conquerors to the care of Jews; and the latter, owing to its large Jewish population, became known as "Villa de Jud�os" (Jews' City). The Jews, so long oppressed, were now allowed the fullest religious freedom by their new rulers. They lived under no civil disabilities whatever; and a poll-tax (dhimmah) was the only fiscal burden laid upon them." ------------------------- READ THAT AGAIN "The Jews, so long oppressed, were now allowed the fullest religious freedom by their new rulers." So once again, take your insults elsewhere. -----Original Message----- From: Defending the Truth discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of sarah blum Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 2:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RHETORIC] Good article on Islamic Intolerance |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ANNOUNCEMENTS and ARTICLES: http://pnews.org/art/art.shtml |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| You have to be kidding? You consider that a source for what? Just search the net for "Islamic Intolerance" and check it out. Or is a Jewish conspiracy that these sources are former (reformed) Muslims? .... and what is the point of returning to the Crusades for Christian intolerance. We know it is a fact - but Islam has NEVER been tolerant of non-Muslims. It isn't part of your religion to be tolerance. As for your personal position it seems to be excusing all manner of abuse and intolerance by your co-religionists, including it's hatred of homosexuality and it's disdain for women. Sarah --- / o o \ ===OO=====OO================================================http://g0lem.net/PhpWiki/ (NewsWiki) - http://pnews.org/ (Home) http://pnews.org/vortal/ (Portal) Myth Busters/Mid-East http://g0lem.net/vortal/ (Portal) Insane Planet/Progressive http://g0lem.net/portal/ (Portal) Bad-Ass Truth/Economics http://pnews.org/portal/ (Portal) Naked Truth/Propaganda http://pnews.org/signup.shtml - (pnews-l) info // sub/unsub -(oldest progressive internet list - since 1982)- ============================================================ \_/ \_/
