In last weeks c…

Posted by: thedarkloard on: January 31, 2012

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In last weeks class we discussed the fundamental aspects of Islam We also discussed the similarities between Christianity, Judaism, Islam. It was interesting that each religion stems from the family of Abraham. It was also interesting to see that with respects to Islam, Christianity and Judaism are of shoots and not base religions.

In the reading this week, it was unfortunate to hear about the death of Hossein and the Muhammad family. What was interesting was the aftermath that ensued after his death. It seemed as if the Islamic world fell into chaos, and forgot the teachings of the Prophet. Instead of extending hands of friendship   to other Muslims fighting and violence broke out between differing Muslim peoples.

In recent news the Council on American-Islamic relations asked Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to spare the life of Amir Hekmati. Hekmati is condemned to death on the accusation that he is a CIA spy. The Iranian government claims that Hekmati received training and served at U.S. military bases in Iraq and Afganistan and was traveling to Iran on an intelligence mission.

In response to BLURZZZZ, I think it’s interesting that the EU is attempting to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program by placing an embargo on Iranian imported crude oil. It is an interesting strategy because this desicion will end up hurting the EU in the end. Iran can always find someone to buy their oil, but can Europe really choose from who they get theirs since there are very little oil reserves in Europe.