The history of Christianity should not be forgotten. But too often they are presented as justification for indulging in the same sort of acts of barbarity by Islam in modern times. The difference is, despite advancements in science and knowledge, many Muslims stubbornly believe that mankind should still be living according to archaic times and depraved practices.
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
The history of Christianity should not be forgotten. But too often they are presented as justification for indulging in the same sort of acts of barbarity by Islam in modern times. The difference is, despite advancements in science and knowledge, many Muslims stubbornly believe that mankind should still be living according to archaic times and depraved practices.
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