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2004-12-16 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Talk of conversion is in the air in Iran

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Posted by ed 2004-12-16 12:21:08 AM|| || Front Page|| [9 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Call me a cynic if you like, but I am thinking Trojan Horse here. More like ka-boom pals?

Posted by Capt America 2004-12-16 7:16:06 AM|| 2004-12-16 7:16:06 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm not so sure. Iran has both an odd blend of oppresed religious minorities, who hate Islam and the Mullahs, but it also has a large number of young people who are so utterly appalled with Islam that they really want a way out--permanently. For the more educated, this might mean either atheism or Judaism, Christians in that region not looked at as particularly modern, either. Of course, proclaiming identity as an atheist is an absolute death sentence, and while becoming a Jew might not instantly get them killed, they might figure that Israel would accept them as converts and give them safe haven. Somewhat convoluted logic, but I cannot condemn them for clutching at straws, especially now.

Posted by Anonymoose 2004-12-16 9:35:32 AM|| 2004-12-16 9:35:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I recall reading something on FFI about a very high interest in Zoroastorism among the people who are fed up with Islam. Apparently, it is considered a 'native' religion so it appeals to Nationalism.

Posted by mhw 2004-12-16 10:19:12 AM|| 2004-12-16 10:19:12 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm pretty sure it's considered "native" because it IS.

Posted by Robert Crawford 2004-12-16 10:30:57 AM|| [http://www.kloognome.com/] 2004-12-16 10:30:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 I don't think Zoroaster had homicide bombers in mind when he became divinely inspired. Let's get that ideology moving.

Posted by Rightwing 2004-12-16 11:11:00 AM|| 2004-12-16 11:11:00 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Faster, goddamnit

Posted by lex 2004-12-16 2:16:16 PM|| 2004-12-16 2:16:16 PM|| Front Page Top

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