NationStates Jolt Archive


Can Shiite And Sunni Muslims get along?

New York City Hobos
28-07-2005, 10:16
evidence says no with all violent attacks... however terrorist groups seem otherwise capable of it.
Jjimjja
28-07-2005, 10:29
if protestants and catholics can get on, so to can sunnis and shiites.
Moutai
28-07-2005, 10:36
It's possible but going to take a long time. If you use Christianity as a comparison there is still some tension between Catholics and Protestants, (eg. Northern Ireland). The better relationship between these two branches of Christianity in most countries seems linked to social and economic progression to the point that while religion remains important to some people it is no longer their defining feature.
New York City Hobos
28-07-2005, 10:41
there has been centuries of violent attacks... its not so simple to say protestant and catholics...

the hate crimes continue as we speak
Jjimjja
28-07-2005, 11:28
there has been centuries of violent attacks... its not so simple to say protestant and catholics...

the hate crimes continue as we speak

oh no? Look at the protestant movements in europe. Lutheran, Anglican, etc...
Catholics and protestants have been killing each other left right and centre on a person to person basis and on a national basis. So whats so different?