Iran-Iraq War The Iran-Iraq war was a brutal war that eradicated thousands of lives. Some say that “ It was a big mistake” or “wasn’t meant to be.” Both sides argued their own perspective‚ in a matter that they were more accurate than the other‚ or that even it wasn’t their fault. They merely believed that it was each other who were accountable for the war. Iran and Iraq had always been old rivals; some could have even said that they were like “God or satin.” Particularly‚ they would dispute
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Holocaust cut half of Jewish population. Judah meaning descent of Jews. Jews don’t eat pork. Dress modestly just like Islam. Sephardic: Spain‚ Palestine and North Africa Ashkenazi: Eastern Europe and Russia Jewish Theology: Torah: Word of God. Monotheist: Belief in one God. Shema: Prayer‚ pray to One God. Orthopraxy & Orthodoxy: Ortho = Correct‚ right. Praxy = Practice. Doxy = Thought or belief/opinion. Tanakh: The whole of Hebrew bible. Exodus: Deliverance of Israelites from Egypt
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There are many events that have happened throughout history that are important enough and that have raised enough awareness that we still study and learn about them today. One of those important events being the Holocaust is something that is still being talked about and learned today through the book called Night by Elie Wiesel and other various sources. The Holocaust was an event in history that should never be forgotten and is urgent to learn about still to this day because of the horrible things
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Along the south-eastern most reaches of the Mediterranean lies a land filled with historical dispute as to what group of people rightfully claims it as its own. The landmass known as Israel has been fought and bickered over for centuries by Jewish and Arabic residents‚ without concrete resolution. Also‚ the owners of that land realize power they only have because of certain circumstance; one of the biggest reasons the Jewish state of Israel has the power it has and hasn’t been invaded by its neighbors
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| The United Nations | | | 2/14/2013 | A paper tiger? | | | The United Nations A paper tiger? The United Nations (U.N.) represents almost every nation in the world‚ with close to 200 member nations. Formed by world leaders a few months after the end of World War II‚ in 1945‚ the United Nations set world peace as its primary objective. While international tensions continued to run high throughout the Cold War‚ the U.N. helped world leaders negotiate differences and avoid another
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Prejudice‚ Stereotyping and discrimination on the Web People think that racism and discrimination doesn’t exist anymore‚ but surprisingly they do; both existed throughout human history. Discrimination may be defined as a negative‚ harmful behaviour toward people based on their group membership. Whereas prejudice which is an opinion rather than a fact; is a negative attitude toward members of a group‚ that is often very strongly held. Stereotypes are individuals’ beliefs that members of a
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Americas for opportunity and wealth of Western civilization. Lastly and most importantly‚ Syrians Jews looked to flee rampant persecution in the region‚ which was predominantly influenced by the Muslim majority’s response to the growing popularity of Zionism‚ or the establishment of an independent Jewish state in
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Between Judaism and Christianity‚ there are many differences. The distinctions chiefly rotate around the figure of Christ‚ and the fulfillment of prophecy in scripture‚ of which the figure of Christ is a central character. This point of contention is at the center of disagreements‚ but conflict spirals from this theological difference and will continue to do so. As Christianity started as a splinter cell of Judaism‚ they share many of the same histories and origins of faith. There is enough of a
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Israel allow for a Palestinian state‚ their would be long lasting peace in the region‚ less extremism across the middle east‚ no more blood will be shed and Israel will be immune from attacks. This conflict dates back to 1948 after a movement called Zionism in which the European Jews believed their right to return to their hometown Israel according to the Torah. Many countries felt very sympathetic to the Jews since they have been through a holocaust during world war two‚ so the UN granted the Israelis
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Palestine-Israel Conflict." | For centuries there was no such conflict. In the 19th century the land of Palestine was inhabited by a multicultural population – approximately 86 percent Muslim‚ 10 percent Christian‚ and 4 percent Jewish – living in peace. Zionism In the late 1800s a group in Europe decided to colonize this land. Known as Zionists‚ they represented an extremist minority of the Jewish population. Their goal was to create a Jewish homeland‚ and they considered locations in Africa and the Americas
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