[Bommer]

The Hag in Mecca is a shrine to Abraham, that covers all 3 religions. It may be central to Islam, but it would be just a damning to both Jewish and Christian religions. Level Messina first, then tell them that Mecca is next

[Diogenesis]

"The Hag in Mecca is a shrine to Abraham, that covers all 3 religions."

Islam prays to a meteorite.

How does that effect Judaism or Christianity?

Please explain why Mecca is important to Jews and Christians?

[jonatron]

The arabs were praying to that meteorite even BEFORE Islam, however Abraham never did according to the bible.

[anapikoros]

The Hag in Mecca is a shrine to Abraham, that covers all 3 religions

Where did you come up with this. I believe you are confusing the Kabah the Black Stome which is the focus of the Haj with the MAQAM IBRAHIM the step-stone used by Prophet Ibrahim during the original construction of the Kabah. The stone carries the imprints of his feet, and is housed in a glass enclosure on the north side of the Kabah.

The Kabah is dedicated to the Moon God Allah. Its origins pre-date the Muslim era and it was a Cultic shrine even in Mohammed's time and the people of Mecca had a thriving tourist industry for pilgrims to the over 300 gods which were worshipped there. It was only 2 years before Mohammed's death in 630 ce, that the Moslems took control of Mecca and cleansed the Kabah, establishing it as the center for worship of Allah.

[steamroller]

I think you mean Medina.Messina is in Sicily and they have enough problems with Vesuvius next door.

[cardinal4]

Messina is in Sicily. Medina is the Holy city in question. I do agree however,why should Mecca,Medina or Qom be protected but the terrorists can operate with impunity in Wash DC,Tel Aviv,New York and Jerusalem? Take medina out now with no warning or provocation and threaten Mecca next.Violence is the only thing the cave people understand.