HIST114 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: September 11 Attacks, Utopia, Osama Bin Laden
8 Sep 2016
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Politicized islam in 1979 had two very important events. The first was the muslim revolution that brought an islamic power into government and the invasion of. Afghanistan started a war with russia and called it. At this point (pre 911 world) they were trained and equipped by the usa because they apposed the russians. (red scare) Doctorate of political islam goes back to muslim brotherhood, a group that still hold significant influence and remains active in egypt. Much like the russia conflict that is currently happening. The west is economically, politically, culturally, musically, and militarily powerful. In this day and age, islam is seen as anti western. It is very attractive to convert to, with a growing population of young recruits. Islam is a dynamic religion with a colourful history. Has contributed heavily in the areas of science and art. Islam seeks a utopia ruled by religion with total peace and strict cultural standards. real comfort is found in this thought.
