Posted by nicolas on September 8, 2004, at 14:02:37
In reply to Re: Can anyone help me with Islam? » nicolas, posted by Snoozin on September 8, 2004, at 12:55:22
Unfortunately, I am not knowledgable enough to answer your questions about the 'Crusades.' However, a reading of history in which everything done by Christians is said to be on the side of right and everything done by Muslims is said to be in the wrong is a highly suspicious if not racist reading.
The books I recommended are mystical and metaphysical. Here are a couple history books you might consider reading. (They are books I have intended to order but haven't ordered yet):
"Islam,: The Straight Path"
Islam by Karen Armstrong
(also available on amazon but I can't get it to link)
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