Arab/Middle Eastern Paganism

[Pharnakes]

(they also have that really old, odd sect can't remember their name).

Would that be those poeple who worship he devil (only they don't think he is the devil), and build shrines of dried mud that look like an a upside-down badly made clay mug?

Katamites?

Or is that something completely different?

[Livius Andronicus]

It is interesting, although the author clearly has a genuine intention not to create hostility, this thread within 4 posts became an opinionated argument.

To the comment that no one studies other religions in Islamic countries for fear of "getting their head" cut off. How do you know that? Can you give evidence that depicts this happening? Even before answering those, what exactly is a Islamic country? Are all Islamic countries equal? Please inform us with more concrete information to understand your comment.

To the poster that clearly took office to the above comment. Please do not take this as an attack on you or Islam. Besides for the study of history I personally do not care to delve into religious viewpoints. What I find interesting is that you responded with a similar heavily opinion based post. What passages in the Koran speak about other religions and cultures? What exactly do they say? How are they interpreted? ARe there persecutions in certain Islamic countries that study religion outside of Islam? ARe all Islamic countries equal? What are the differences between certain countries?

This thread started as a serious intellectual investigation/discussion on Eastern paganism. If you must revert to attacking certain religions today, no matter what they are, at least use some evidence to support your claims.

[Justiciar]

Would that be those poeple who worship he devil (only they don't think he is the devil), and build shrines of dried mud that look like an a upside-down badly made clay mug?

Katamites?

Or is that something completely different?

I don't think they're the people he meant. The name of the people you've referred to is "Yazidi", though. Bloody interesting bunch.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yezidi#Religious_practices

[cmacq]

I guess thats one way to say UK?