"Gould 0738" wrote in message
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Politically neutral, historical observation:

Spain is a special case.
The culture and language is a blend of
Roman and Moorish influences.
Their southern neighbors are muslims.

Spain has a tragic history that includes incidents where social,
religious, and
cultural changes were forced upon the vanquished by the victors. The
classic
example is the expulsion of 1492, when the successful military alliance of
Aragon and Castile drove the Muslim armies from
southern Spain. Following the war, Spain became a "Catholic" country. This
was
not accomplished by missionaries proselytizing the community, but by
declaring
gypsies, Jews, and Muslims enemies of the state. Tens of thousands
fled the country, forfeiting all property to
Ferdinand and Isabella. Untold thousands more were publicly executed, some
by
crucifixion and others by immolation.
All those (except gypsies) who would not flee and who wanted to avoid
execution
were allowed to renounce their religion
and embrace Catholicism. It was at this time that the all powerful
"Spanish
Inquisition" began....a prototype for religious fascism and abused,
dictatorial
powers.



You left out a little history. The Muslim armies conquered Spain a few
years before, imposing there religion on Spain. Same as they did in most of
the Muslim countries. "Convert or die". Is the reason the Mohammedism
(before 1950, what Muslim was known as) was/is the fastest spreading
religion in history. Seems as if we are coming ful circle. When will they
convert to muslim to prevent more terrorist attacks?