Do you ever facepalm over the fact about how......

the main conflict between Middle-Eastern countries is all because of a book (mainly, anyway).

The Catcher in the Rye?

The Catcher in the Rye?

cain006

Guys, it's called the Koran.  Or the Quran?  Maybe the Korra...

Guys, it's called the Koran.  Or the Quran?  Maybe the Korra...

GOGOGOGURT

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Guys, it's called the Koran.  Or the Quran?  Maybe the Korra...

Makhaidos

I am inclined to agree.  Where is the hot "dick bender" chick I was promised?

[QUOTE="Makhaidos"][QUOTE="GOGOGOGURT"]

Guys, it's called the Koran.  Or the Quran?  Maybe the Korra...

GOGOGOGURT

I am inclined to agree.  Where is the hot "dick bender" chick I was promised?

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[QUOTE="Makhaidos"] The show isn't quite that good.Makhaidos

I am inclined to agree.  Where is the hot "dick bender" chick I was promised?

Haha. So could Tenzin.  I think.

Guys, it's called the Koran.  Or the Quran?  Maybe the Korra...

GOGOGOGURT

the main conflict between Middle-Eastern countries is all because of a book (mainly, anyway).

TheGrinchh

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Guys, it's called the Koran.  Or the Quran?  Maybe the Korra...

lordreaven

[QUOTE="lordreaven"][QUOTE="GOGOGOGURT"]

Guys, it's called the Koran.  Or the Quran?  Maybe the Korra...

themajormayor

[QUOTE="themajormayor"][QUOTE="lordreaven"] What i find amusing is the fact all 3 groups that claim that cursed city worship the exact same god, and only disagree about semantics like what not to eat, and which direction (some say Mecca, some say Jerusalem) really shows how far some people take their fairy tales.lordreaven

It's a nice place at the moment, however.

[QUOTE="lordreaven"][QUOTE="themajormayor"] Jerusalem cursed? It's one of the most amaying cities in the world.GOGOGOGURT

It's a nice place at the moment, however.

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[QUOTE="lordreaven"] I wouldn't be so sure. That city has seen more fools die for it than any other city. And people will keep dying for it. The only god that calls that city blessed is the Blood God.lordreaven

It's a nice place at the moment, however.

I agree though, the ground is saturated with centuries of blood in the middle east.  I can't blame them though, war is common, and the people have gotten used to it a long time ago.

Killing people for oil isnt any betterBucked20

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It's a nice place at the moment, however.

GOGOGOGURT

I agree though, the ground is saturated with centuries of blood in the middle east.  I can't blame them though, war is common, and the people have gotten used to it a long time ago.

[QUOTE="Bucked20"]Killing people for oil isnt any betterMakeMeaSammitch

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[QUOTE="lordreaven"] So was Tenochtitlan the day before the Spanish showed uplordreaven

I agree though, the ground is saturated with centuries of blood in the middle east.  I can't blame them though, war is common, and the people have gotten used to it a long time ago.

[QUOTE="lordreaven"][QUOTE="GOGOGOGURT"]

 

I agree though, the ground is saturated with centuries of blood in the middle east.  I can't blame them though, war is common, and the people have gotten used to it a long time ago.

themajormayor

What i find amusing is the fact all 3 groups that claim that cursed city worship the exact same god, and only disagree about semantics like what not to eat, and which direction (some say Mecca, some say Jerusalem) really shows how far some people take their fairy tales.lordreaven

I facepalmed at this thread.  Does that count?

[QUOTE="themajormayor"][QUOTE="lordreaven"] It's way more common for that city than it should be with the following quote "During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times." Truly only the Blood God favours the city.lordreaven

Constantinople didn't exist when the Seleucids were in the region. I think it was something like almost a millenia before Constantinople was founded. That is why I emphasised the age of Jerusalem. Obviously an older city will be more likely to experience more war.

Constantinople is more important in some regards. Jerusalem in others. Very few cities in the world are as important as Jerusalem historically.

God of Blood.lordreaven

[QUOTE="themajormayor"][QUOTE="lordreaven"] I wouldn't be so sure. That city has seen more fools die for it than any other city. And people will keep dying for it. The only god that calls that city blessed is the Blood God.lordreaven

And it's not a lie. Have you even been there?

[QUOTE="lordreaven"]What i find amusing is the fact all 3 groups that claim that cursed city worship the exact same god, and only disagree about semantics like what not to eat, and which direction (some say Mecca, some say Jerusalem) really shows how far some people take their fairy tales.foxhound_fox

Hahaha ok calm down now Stalin.themajormayor

What I facpalm over is that people think that belief in "fairy tales" is the cause of the trouble in the middle east, that region been having trouble since pretty much the moment humans settled the region. What is even more facepalm worthy is some think just not beliving in these "fairy tales" would stop the problems.

[QUOTE="themajormayor"]Hahaha ok calm down now Stalin.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="lordreaven"][QUOTE="themajormayor"] For one of the world's oldest and most important cities in the world, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, that's not too shabby to be honest.themajormayor

Constantinople didn't exist when the Seleucids were in the region. I think it was something like almost a millenia before Constantinople was founded. That is why I emphasised the age of Jerusalem. Obviously an older city will be more likely to experience more war.

Constantinople is more important in some regards. Jerusalem in others. Very few cities in the world are as important as Jerusalem historically.

[QUOTE="lordreaven"][QUOTE="themajormayor"] Is there any actual evidence for that? In any case, don't blame the beautiful city, blame the fools.themajormayor

And it's not a lie. Have you even been there?

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[QUOTE="lordreaven"] Constantinople only fell 4 times, and was besieged 18 times. And had more of a strategic value. Now to be fair the Seleucids and Ptolemies fought over the region constantly so Jerusalem has more sieges in some regards. The point I'm making is it's less important than many other cities in the area. lordreaven

Constantinople didn't exist when the Seleucids were in the region. I think it was something like almost a millenia before Constantinople was founded. That is why I emphasised the age of Jerusalem. Obviously an older city will be more likely to experience more war.

Constantinople is more important in some regards. Jerusalem in others. Very few cities in the world are as important as Jerusalem historically.

How can it sit on the crossroads of continents but not trade? That's almost oxymoronic. Have you ever heard of the Silk Road or Incense Road? They both went through Israel and it's full of cities based on those trade routes. And Jerusalem is the capital of the region.

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[QUOTE="lordreaven"] "During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times." I will blame the city as it's beauty is a lie that causes men to spill their blood for the God of Blood.lordreaven

And it's not a lie. Have you even been there?

It's far fetched at best. Saying that the city has seen more people die for it than any other is hardly proved by the fact that it's been destroyed two times.

[QUOTE="lordreaven"][QUOTE="themajormayor"]

Constantinople didn't exist when the Seleucids were in the region. I think it was something like almost a millenia before Constantinople was founded. That is why I emphasised the age of Jerusalem. Obviously an older city will be more likely to experience more war.

Constantinople is more important in some regards. Jerusalem in others. Very few cities in the world are as important as Jerusalem historically.

themajormayor

How can it sit on the crossroads of continents but not trade? That's almost oxymoronic. Have you ever heard of the Silk Road or Incense Road? They both went through Israel and it's full of cities based on those trade routes. And Jerusalem is the capital of the region.

Silk Road

Here is a map of it, notice how it travels towards cities like Tyre and Antioch. Sure it passed through Jerusalem but it wasn't part of the main journey.

EDIT: Also are you going to dispute all facts based on some pretense of National pride? If that's teh case then all I say is "Canada is #1" as that's the most I can contribute is sucha  worthless subject