When I read of the terms "House of Peace and a House of War' it reminded me of the Soviets referring to "Zones of Peace and Zones of Contention." Have read much of the Koran and it seems to me to be a warrior code similar to Bushido as used by Imperial Japan before 1945 and their losing WWII.
Qutb clearly understood something about the Muslim psyche, about its wounds and its deepest needs. What exactly that was continues to baffle me. When I try to read his convoluted arguments about what religion demands of us, it simply bores me. Quite honestly, I have no idea how anyone could become so engaged by his roadmap to paradise that they would eagerly throw away their life to follow his path.
The psychology of death cults has been a relatively minor topic in the field of psychology. I think very few psychologists ever imagined that it would become a subject of prime importance. But who ever imagined that "The Night of the Living Dead" would become a prophetic film?
If I recall correctly, Qtub spent some time in Greeley, CO attending a teacher’s college. He was disgusted with the quaint lifestyle of middle America noting his particular disdain with a church dance. This experience turned him towards a particularly harsh, fundamentalist view of Islam including the repression of women, etc.
Much of what we see today with the Muslims in the western world, particularly in Europe, is a result of Qtub’s experience with the western world.
When I read of the terms "House of Peace and a House of War' it reminded me of the Soviets referring to "Zones of Peace and Zones of Contention." Have read much of the Koran and it seems to me to be a warrior code similar to Bushido as used by Imperial Japan before 1945 and their losing WWII.
Excellent. Now if the rest of the world will read this and understand…. (Wishful thinking).
Thanks for the kind feedback Dana.
Qutb clearly understood something about the Muslim psyche, about its wounds and its deepest needs. What exactly that was continues to baffle me. When I try to read his convoluted arguments about what religion demands of us, it simply bores me. Quite honestly, I have no idea how anyone could become so engaged by his roadmap to paradise that they would eagerly throw away their life to follow his path.
The psychology of death cults has been a relatively minor topic in the field of psychology. I think very few psychologists ever imagined that it would become a subject of prime importance. But who ever imagined that "The Night of the Living Dead" would become a prophetic film?
Helpful information to better understand some of what’s going on. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind feedback Ronda.
If I recall correctly, Qtub spent some time in Greeley, CO attending a teacher’s college. He was disgusted with the quaint lifestyle of middle America noting his particular disdain with a church dance. This experience turned him towards a particularly harsh, fundamentalist view of Islam including the repression of women, etc.
Much of what we see today with the Muslims in the western world, particularly in Europe, is a result of Qtub’s experience with the western world.
Very interesting Rick. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting.
So a Muslim supremacist. Got it.