Post by Zadkiel on Jan 27, 2016 23:41:48 GMT
Today, it is common to hear about a 1400 years long war" between Sunni and Shia Muslims. In this myth, the sectarian violence of today is simply the continuation of an ancient religious conflict rooted in events that transpired in the 7th Century. While even some Muslims themselves have recently bought into this worldview, it would suffice to say that such beliefs represent not only a misreading of history, but a complete and utter fabrication of it. While there are distinct theological differences between Sunnis and Shias, the claim that these two groups have been in a perpetual state of war and animosity throughout their existence is an absurd falsehood.
