07-21-2003, 02:06 PM
Is to remember that Judaism got tossed into diaspora by the Roman Empire in 70 AD. Islam did not arrive until the seventh century.
Also of note is the derivative nature of Islam from previous monotheism. But MOST important, are the foundation issued of doctrine.
A question arises: is Judaism the sort of religion that spreads by the sword and the idea?
Islam spread sword in its early stages.
Christianity did after a couple of centuries as an idea that had to stay underground.
Depending on how you read the Old Testament, did Judaism spread by the sword?
Hard to say. I don't know enough about ancient Judaism to make an intelligent assessment.
That issue of what the guiding cultural principles are is what makes Jonathan's thought exercise a bit more interesting than it might appear at first blush.
Also of note is the derivative nature of Islam from previous monotheism. But MOST important, are the foundation issued of doctrine.
A question arises: is Judaism the sort of religion that spreads by the sword and the idea?
Islam spread sword in its early stages.
Christianity did after a couple of centuries as an idea that had to stay underground.
Depending on how you read the Old Testament, did Judaism spread by the sword?
Hard to say. I don't know enough about ancient Judaism to make an intelligent assessment.
That issue of what the guiding cultural principles are is what makes Jonathan's thought exercise a bit more interesting than it might appear at first blush.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete