rhino 0 #1 September 12, 2004 IRAQ - VERY INTERESTING - DID YOU KNOW? 1. The garden of Eden was in Iraq. 2. Mesopotamia, which is now Iraq, was the cradle of civilization! 3. Noah built the ark in Iraq. 4. The Tower of Babel was in Iraq. 5. Abraham was from Ur, which is in Southern Iraq! 6. Isaac's wife Rebekah is from Nahor, which is in Iraq. 7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq. 8. Jonah preached in Nineveh - which is in Iraq. 9. Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel. 10. Amos cried out in Iraq! 11. Babylon, which is in Iraq, destroyed Jerusalem. 12. Daniel was in the lion's den in Iraq! 13. The three Hebrew children were in the fire in Iraq (Jesus had been in Iraq also as the fourth person in the fiery furnace!) 14. Belsh! azzar, the King of Babylon saw the "writing on the wall" in Iraq. 15. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, carried the Jews captive into Iraq. 16. Ezekiel preached in Iraq. 17. The wise men were from Iraq. 18. Peter preached in Iraq. 19. The "Empire of Man" described in Revelation is called Babylon,which was a city in Iraq! And you have probably seen this one. Israel is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. But do you know which nation is second? It is Iraq! However, that is not the name that is used in the Bible. The names used in the Bible are Babylon, Land of Shinar, and Mesopotamia. The word Mesopotamia means between the two rivers, more exactly between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The name Iraq, means country with deep roots. Indeed Iraq is a country with deep roots and is a very significant country in the Bible. No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated it than Iraq! . And also... This is something to think about! Since America is typically represented by an eagle. Saddam should have read up on his Muslim passages... The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible) Koran (9:11) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and there was peace. (Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?! God Bless you all Amen ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #2 September 12, 2004 Quote 9. Assyria, which is in Iraq, conquered the ten tribes of Israel. Isn't Assyria, or at least part of it, what is now called Syria? Quote The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible) Koran (9:11) - For it is written that a son of Arabia would awaken a fearsome Eagle. The wrath of the Eagle would be felt throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while some of the people trembled in despair still more rejoiced; for the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of Allah; and there was peace. (Note the verse number!) Hmmmmmmm?! God Bless you all Amen ! A little too good to be true. http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/quran.asp Wayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 September 12, 2004 Quote No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated it than Iraq! Unless, of course, you are into eastern religions; Hinduism, Buddism, Daoism, Shinto . . . , in which case Iraq is almost totally irrelevant.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #4 September 12, 2004 is is surprising that literature that originated in that region of the world mentions that region of the world often?? why? i'm not even sure this qualifies as 'interesting', so much as "Duh"... talk about making stories out of nothing.....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #5 September 12, 2004 I think I too am going to start posting every piece of crap that gets emailed to me to this forum. I don't need to try to verify it--As long as it supports my beliefs, that's good enough for me.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinkster 0 #6 September 12, 2004 thanks for the post, that's cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #7 September 12, 2004 Quote No other nation, except Israel, has more history and prophecy associated it than Iraq! . What about Egyptian, Chinese and Maya civilizations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #8 September 12, 2004 Ummmmm.... interesting friend you have there Rhino. Why does he make you appear very gullible? Take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mardigrasbob 0 #9 September 12, 2004 The following verse is from the Koran, (the Islamic Bible) II George (3:16) All nations that fight terror, as if the lives of their own people depend on it, will earn the favorable judgment of history. ---------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #10 September 13, 2004 QuoteUmmmmm.... interesting friend you have there Rhino. Why does he make you appear very gullible? Gullible?? How do you mean? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #11 September 13, 2004 Because the entire last part is just wrong, and modern Egypt is mentioned just as much, (less if you count the area's Isreal once occupied), Modern Syria has just about as many mentions. You look at a map and base the center in Isreal and all the neighboring countries will be mentioned, why is'nt Japan mentioned? Because it was outside the "known world" at that time. If you forward things with out at least looking to see if any of it is true... I've got a bridge for you that I'm selling.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #12 September 13, 2004 They're just mad because their bible (Snopes) hasn't mentioned it yet. I bet you a dollar everyone of them ran to Snopes to check. Kind of funny actually. You rank on him for believing an email but you all blindly believe Snopes. Sounds like the pot/kettle analogy. However, yes, the email has some errors. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 333 #13 September 13, 2004 QuoteThey're just mad because their bible (Snopes) hasn't mentioned it yet. ??? The first responder to Rhino's post refered to the Snopes link. Or maybe I just missed your point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #14 September 13, 2004 ROFLMAO. Usually they're not so fast to jump on the Snopes bandwagon. Missed that. So, you belittle him for believing his friend but you believe Snopes, a site that says they are not the final authority on anything. Interesting. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #15 September 13, 2004 Nope, I went to the Koran and looked up verse (they really are'nt called verses, they are called ayas) 9:11: 11 But if they repent and are steadfast in prayer and give alms, then they are your brethren in religion- we detail the signs unto a people that do know.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #16 September 13, 2004 QuoteKind of funny actually. You rank on him for believing an email but you all blindly believe Snopes. Sounds like the pot/kettle analogy. Were any of us wrong?I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #17 September 13, 2004 QuoteNope, I went to the Koran and looked up verse (they really are'nt called verses, they are called ayas) 9:11: So did I. There are tons of browsable sites including this one. In fact, the Snopes article itself contains a link to the Koran source so it's not necessary to take it on faith at all. I guess some people have a lower priority than others when it comes to finding out what's true and what's not. Wayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #18 September 13, 2004 Who is the gullible one here? I didn't say I believed it.. Just that I got it from a friend and that is was interesting.. What I REALLY enjoy is posting something silly like this post and watching all the brain wizards and know it alls come out of the wood works thinking they are all that.. When in fact.. They are acting in precisely the manner in which I expected them to... A comical one... LOL "Who's the dummy now? Heee Heee Hee He... Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #19 September 13, 2004 Quotewatching all the brain wizards And who would they be? Haven't seen anyone remotely close to fitting that description. There's people that think they know everything, but they're usually just Google-Champions. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #20 September 13, 2004 lol QuoteBecause the entire last part is just wrong, and modern Egypt is mentioned just as much, (less if you count the area's Isreal once occupied), Modern Syria has just about as many mentions. You look at a map and base the center in Isreal and all the neighboring countries will be mentioned, why is'nt Japan mentioned? Because it was outside the "known world" at that time. Heeee Heee Heee He... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzjumper 0 #21 September 13, 2004 Yeah, actually in the Koran, 9:11 is: [9.11] But if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, they are your brethren in faith; and We make the communications clear for a people who know. No matter how good she looks, someone, somewhere is sick of her shit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #22 September 13, 2004 "What I REALLY enjoy is posting something silly like this post and watching all the brain wizards and know it alls come out of the wood works thinking they are all that.. " So your trolling? Sarge, what about this post is interesting? Iraq AKA Babylon AKA Mesopotamia has been around for a long time? Well D'uh. Babylon is mentioned often in the Bible, interesting maybe, but significant? Oh and there's that pish again from you about the eagle, which IIRC you have posted before and it was debunked then as well. So, are you trolling? I thought better of you than that.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #23 September 13, 2004 QuoteQuotewatching all the brain wizards And who would they be? Haven't seen anyone remotely close to fitting that description. There's people that think they know everything, but they're usually just Google-Champions. Sorry, I thought we were all adults here. My bad. Wayne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #24 September 13, 2004 Which version of the Koran are you using? Using the 3 most popular translations into english you get 3 different results: SHAKIR: But if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, they are your brethren in faith; and We make the communications clear for a people who know. YUSUFALI: But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus) do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand. PICKTHAL: But if they repent and establish worship and pay the poor-due, then are they your brethren in religion. We detail Our revelations for a people who have knowledge. The quote you used is from The Immunity 9:11 accourding to Shakir, most scholars use the Pickthal translation, but it varies depending on the translation. I used the version that was on my bookshelf. Check out USC's online translations for more info: http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzjumper 0 #25 September 13, 2004 You are correct. This is one of the problem (just like with the Bible.) There are many translations. Unfortunately in the Koran, it goes beyond translation at points. Okay Pinky, back in the box. No matter how good she looks, someone, somewhere is sick of her shit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
