Exploring the Roots of Terrorism.....The Templars and the Assassins. The Militia of Heaven

aubrey ^ | From Summer 2002 | James Wasserman

[Jeremiah Jr]

The Assassins

http://www.outremer.co.uk/assassins.html

[Lent]

Looks like a good book!

[Destro]

Under the Mongol warrior, Hulagu, the castles of the Assassins became prime targets in his campaign to conquer Iran and Iraq. The Mongols were masters in the art of siege warfare and in 1256 they took Alamut from the Sect. The last Grand Master was dispatched ignominiously, being kicked to death by the Mongol troops.

[dennisw]

I read the link. Thanks!

[moonhawk]

He could be a Freemason, or a member of the Priory of Sion. On his Website it says he has authored books on Aleister Crowly, and the Egyptian book of the dead.

At any rate, he seems to be fairly heavy into the Occult, whether as an Adept or a dabbler, I don't know. Doesn't seem to be a lightweight, though.

FWIW

[moonhawk]

"Holy Blood, Holy Grail" is a very good read, that gives some useful background on the links between the Templars, the Pirates who appeared shortly after the Templars were eradicated, and the Freemasons.

[DreamWeaver]

Bump

For later reading.

[Cleburne]

I'll decline. Being burned at the stake by my own folks isn't my idea of a fun time. And I refuse to kiss any grungy old monk on the navel. Of course, chasing dashing Muslims across the Holy Land sounds exciting, but with my luck I'd be stuck in some monastery gazing at black cats suspended from the ceiling.

[Cato Uticensis]

Interesting material, Dennis, tho I did not have the time to read it all. I can give an answer to your question somewhat. It is that Medieval Assassins were paragons of virtue compared to present day terrorists. The Medieval Assassins targeted individuals only who were blacklisted. The modern terrorist targets women and children and doesn't even care. Yes, the Medieval Assassins were slime, but they were slime near the top of the pond, whereas the modern ones are at the bottom.

If the Modern Terrorists lived up to the standard of Medieval Assassins, they would publicly, face to face, kill prominent leaders of the enemy, dying while doing it, not killing a bunch of children.

[BlackVeil]

Its a odd thing, but sites connected with the Templars always seem to get a reputation for being haunted. This is true of the ruins of their fortified castles in Syria and Lebanon, and also of the churches and towers which they once owned in the south of France. Their reputation for secret dealings and sorcery went everywhere with them. Also, in one of their churches in the Pyrenees (I will look up the reference & find the place name) they have symbols on the walls, which scholars say are from the Kabbalah. Presumably, they brought this back with them from the Holy Land.

[First_Salute]

D.W.,

Interesting stuff.

Do you think that the followers of Islam who believe in a loving Allah, can withstand the totalitarianism which fascist Islam is about? The pivotal point has seemed to be individual liberty, from my experience. Those more determined to have individual liberty, are not fans of Islamic theocracy.

[First_Salute]

Bump.

[No Left Turn]

Where does one sign up for your religion of anti-religion? You seem to possess all the truth that needs knowing.

[thinktwice]

Try looking at this thread..

[No Left Turn]

Is that post supposed to support a claim that all religion is non-sense? You put too much faith in geometry.

[thinktwice]

Take a look at post 361 on that thread, the discussion leading up to it, and the reactions following it.

[Captain Beyond]

"His descendants established and now rule modern Saudi Arabia. Fundamentalist Wahabism remains the state religion of Saudi Arabia and its radical mullahs are being exported to mosques throughout the United States and Europe."

Looks like Saudi Arabia second biggest export is terrorism.

[dennisw]

yup!!

[Askel5]

It's all starting to makes sense now.