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5. The Shiite:Sunni = Catholic:Protestant analogy is one I've heard before

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 02:58 AM

Jan 2012

I guess the Alawites would be Mormons and Druze would be Jehova's Witnesses or something if you want to continue the analogy.

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Shiite and Sunni: What are the differences? (CS Monitor) [View all] pinto Jan 2012 OP

Good analysis. cbayer Jan 2012 #1

Apparently the Shiites do not engage in suicide bombings FarCenter Jan 2012 #3

Hezbollah is a Shiite group which has engaged in many suicide bombings ButterflyBlood Jan 2012 #4

Some, and usually against military targets FarCenter Jan 2012 #7

The Shiite:Sunni = Catholic:Protestant analogy is one I've heard before ButterflyBlood Jan 2012 #5

Bit more in it than that of course, but good to see people trying dmallind Jan 2012 #6