Curt Doolittle

Theme: Civilization

  • The Strategies of The Monotheistic Religions

    by Aaron Kahland Taking the big three monotheistic religions, the peculiarities of them might be, in part, explained, by historical circumstances. Judaism – is non-universalist and supremacist. This fits the nationalist / separatist Jewish desire to re-establish a Jewish Kingdom / liberate Jews from foreign domination. Its supremacism was an effective tool to delegitimize occupation. Christianity – is universalist and non-supremacist. This fits the Roman/Byzantine need for unity amongst disparate peoples to consolidate / protect the empire from external threats. Its universalism was an effective means to pacify barbarian invaders. Islam – is both universalist and supremacist. This reflects the Arab desire for internal unity needed for expansion / conquest or empire building. Its supremacism was effectively used to encourage expansion. The religions reflect political necessity. —CURT— Yes but why do we need those methods of organizing any longer … why don’t we need rule of law/natural law, monarchy/market govt, and a new church as political necessity?
    May 09, 2018 11:12am

  • The Strategies of The Monotheistic Religions

    by Aaron Kahland Taking the big three monotheistic religions, the peculiarities of them might be, in part, explained, by historical circumstances. Judaism – is non-universalist and supremacist. This fits the nationalist / separatist Jewish desire to re-establish a Jewish Kingdom / liberate Jews from foreign domination. Its supremacism was an effective tool to delegitimize occupation. Christianity – is universalist and non-supremacist. This fits the Roman/Byzantine need for unity amongst disparate peoples to consolidate / protect the empire from external threats. Its universalism was an effective means to pacify barbarian invaders. Islam – is both universalist and supremacist. This reflects the Arab desire for internal unity needed for expansion / conquest or empire building. Its supremacism was effectively used to encourage expansion. The religions reflect political necessity. —CURT— Yes but why do we need those methods of organizing any longer … why don’t we need rule of law/natural law, monarchy/market govt, and a new church as political necessity?
    May 09, 2018 11:12am

  • Islam’s Invention

    by Aaron Kahland Islam can really be re-labelled the ‘Umayyad Invention’ It was the Umayyad’s (from Mecca) that took the pre-Islamic beliefs of the Arabs (likely influenced by a Jewish sect) and forged it into a political religion to solidify their Caliphate’s legitimacy after an early Arab civil war which they won. No-where in the Koran, for example, is ‘Mecca’ mentioned – but what a wonderful coincidence that the Ummayad capital just happens to be the ‘birthplace of Mohammed’ – according to the Ummayads. May 09, 2018 11:19am

  • Islam’s Invention

    by Aaron Kahland Islam can really be re-labelled the ‘Umayyad Invention’ It was the Umayyad’s (from Mecca) that took the pre-Islamic beliefs of the Arabs (likely influenced by a Jewish sect) and forged it into a political religion to solidify their Caliphate’s legitimacy after an early Arab civil war which they won. No-where in the Koran, for example, is ‘Mecca’ mentioned – but what a wonderful coincidence that the Ummayad capital just happens to be the ‘birthplace of Mohammed’ – according to the Ummayads. May 09, 2018 11:19am

  • ISLAM’S INVENTION by Aaron Kahland Islam can really be re-labelled the ‘Umayyad

    ISLAM’S INVENTION

    by Aaron Kahland

    Islam can really be re-labelled the ‘Umayyad Invention’

    It was the Umayyad’s (from Mecca) that took the pre-Islamic beliefs of the Arabs (likely influenced by a Jewish sect) and forged it into a political religion to solidify their Caliphate’s legitimacy after an early Arab civil war which they won.

    No-where in the Koran, for example, is ‘Mecca’ mentioned – but what a wonderful coincidence that the Ummayad capital just happens to be the ‘birthplace of Mohammed’ – according to the Ummayads.

    Source date (UTC): 2018-05-09 11:19:00 UTC

  • THE STRATEGIES OF THE MONOTHEISTIC RELIGIONS by Aaron Kahland Taking the big thr

    THE STRATEGIES OF THE MONOTHEISTIC RELIGIONS

    by Aaron Kahland

    Taking the big three monotheistic religions, the peculiarities of them might be, in part, explained, by historical circumstances.

    Judaism – is non-universalist and supremacist. This fits the nationalist / separatist Jewish desire to re-establish a Jewish Kingdom / liberate Jews from foreign domination. Its supremacism was an effective tool to delegitimize occupation.

    Christianity – is universalist and non-supremacist. This fits the Roman/Byzantine need for unity amongst disparate peoples to consolidate / protect the empire from external threats. Its universalism was an effective means to pacify barbarian invaders.

    Islam – is both universalist and supremacist. This reflects the Arab desire for internal unity needed for expansion / conquest or empire building. Its supremacism was effectively used to encourage expansion.

    The religions reflect political necessity.

    —CURT—

    Yes but why do we need those methods of organizing any longer … why don’t we need rule of law/natural law, monarchy/market govt, and a new church as political necessity?

    Source date (UTC): 2018-05-09 11:12:00 UTC

  • You would be surprised (a) how possible it is, (b) how likely it is, (c) how soo

    You would be surprised (a) how possible it is, (b) how likely it is, (c) how soon it is. Radical change is always suspect in prospect and deterministic in retrospect. We are lucky or not to ‘live in interesting times.’

    Source date (UTC): 2018-05-08 21:42:08 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/993969324707799042

    Reply addressees: @HbdNrx

    Replying to: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/993936066611576832

    IN REPLY TO:

    @HbdNrx

    @curtdoolittle Things would be so much better that way, but I think there’s no way to turn around this sinking ship now

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/993936066611576832

  • THE MATTER OF TROY (GREECE) Homer. Enuff Said

    THE MATTER OF TROY (GREECE)

    Homer. Enuff Said.

    Source date (UTC): 2018-05-08 21:30:54 UTC

    Original post: https://twitter.com/i/web/status/993966495154700290

  • Untitled

    https://www.quora.com/Did-Ukraines-population-decline-from-52-million-to-only-43-million-over-the-last-20-years/answer/Curt-Doolittle?share=582d5885&srid=u4Qv

    Source date (UTC): 2018-05-08 18:45:00 UTC

  • THE MATTER OF FRANCE (the Carolingian Cycle) —“The Matter of France, also know

    THE MATTER OF FRANCE

    (the Carolingian Cycle)

    —“The Matter of France, also known as the Carolingian cycle, is a body of literature and legendary material associated with the history of France, in particular involving Charlemagne and his associates. The cycle springs from the Old French chansons de geste, and was later adapted into a variety of art forms, including Renaissance epics and operas. Together with the Matter of Britain, which concerned King Arthur, and the Matter of Rome, comprising material derived from and inspired by classical mythology, it was one of the great literary cycles that figured repeatedly in medieval literature.”—

    Source date (UTC): 2018-05-08 17:32:00 UTC