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Cashcow
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« on: September 14, 2005, 05:50:28 PM »
Quote from: Alcon on September 14, 2005, 05:35:59 PM
Over what age?

I'd say about 80% of the public could identify it with the Middle East, 70% as a form of religion, 60% as a branch of Islam, and maybe 30% explain the Sunni-Shi'ite conflict.

HAHA! Good one!

40% at most, probably less. Polls like this have been taken. They yield very depressing results.
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Cashcow
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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2005, 10:44:15 PM »
Quote from: J. J. on September 14, 2005, 10:31:16 PM
If I recall correctly, Shiites were a group that followed the Son-in-law of Muhammad, Ali.  Ali was assassinated after reaching an agreement with the majority Sunni's.  My understanding is that Shi'a puts less emphasis of fate [Kismet], and more on individual obedience by choice, to the will of God.

How'd I do?

Congratulations, you are in the top 0.001% of Americans.
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