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- Arthur Dent - 09-24-2002
The birth of Islam
Quote:On this day in 622, the prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira, or "flight," from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution. In Medina, Muhammad set about building the followers of his religion--Islam--into an organized community and Arabian power. The Hegira would later mark the beginning (year 1) of the Muslim calendar.
End of Polygamy?
Quote:1890 The Mormon Church officially renounces polygamy
On this day in 1890, faced with the eminent destruction of their church and way of life, Mormon leaders reluctantly issue the "Mormon Manifesto" in which they command all Latter-day Saints to uphold the anti-polygamy laws of the nation. The Mormon leaders had been given little choice: If they did not abandon polygamy they faced federal confiscation of their sacred temples and the revocation of basic civil rights for all Mormons.
Followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had been practicing the doctrine of "plural marriage" since the 1840s.
Always thought it was interesting that the guy could have mutliple wives, but the women could only have one husband.
- OAS - 09-24-2002
Well the Mormans are still practicing Polygamy and the Muslims are still ignoring the true teachings of Muhammad (yes I know, not all). So this day in history was a waste.
- Arthur Dent - 09-24-2002
Happy Birthday to Jim Henson!!!!
So, today wasn't a total waste. :thumbs-up:
- Arpikarhu - 09-24-2002
this thread.........well, you know
- DGW - 09-24-2002
jim henson's finger smells like muppet ass