The word dhimmitude is a neologism, imported from the French language, and derived from the Arabic language word dhimmi. Dhimmi (also zimmi, Arabic ذمي, often translated as "protected") is a legal status of a non-Muslim subject of a state governed in accordance with sharia — Islamic law. The word dhimmi is an adjective (but used like a noun in English). It is derived from the noun dhimma, which means "pact of liability", and denotes the legal relationship between non-Muslim subjects and the Islamic state. "Dhimmitude" adds the productive suffix "-tude"(as in "attitude" or "servitude") to the adjective dhimmi, thus creating a new noun with a meaning (arguably) distinct from dhimma. Depending on the author, the term has several distinct, but related meanings. Its scope may be historical only, contemporary only, or both. It may encompass the whole system of dhimma, look only at its subjects (dhimmis), or even apply it outside of any established system of dhimma.
It is a contemporary contruction and is somewhat popular on the blogosphere. Very simply, it is the state of other cultures being in subjection to Islamic culture giving up some of their rights through appeasement in order to coexist peacefully. The Muslims will allow me to worship as I see fit as long as I call my God by the name of Allah. If I acquiese to them, they will promise not to cut off my head.
Just because I gave him a case of icy cold Mt. Dooty does not mean he didn't mean every single word he said about me... It's not like I attached a note that said "Please consider this advance payment for posting something about me that is extremely flattering." x:D
Interestingly enough, CNN is doing a 3 part series called "God's Warriors," with Christiane Amanpour. The series is about religious extremists in Jerusalem. Last night was Jewish extremists, tonight is Arab extremists, and tomorrow night is Christian extremists.
I caught most of last night's and am planning on seeing the next two - very current given this thread's topic!
Nah, CNN is too conservative for my taste in news. If Keith Olbermann isn't on, I don't watch....... Seriously though, I heard a segment of the show and apparently Amanpour has convoluted the whole extremists/terrorists threat to be President Bush's fault! I didn't hear how she made the dots connect, but.......
I watched last night and plan to watch the next 2. Steaks, Like NeedCoffee, I didn't see that either. So far, it, once again, sounds like greed is the problem. What I got out of last night's show was "It's mine. God gave it to me. And I don't want to share." I know, I know; I'm over simplifying, but part of what is wrong with our world is our inability to accept simplicity.
That's what I get for reporting something she said as coming from that show. I apologize, it must have been in an interview she did. And I have no problem with simplicity; it's the complex that screws me up!!
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 08-22-07 AT 02:20PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Q, I love the way you have trained Ray. Can he roll over on command too?
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The word dhimmitude is a neologism, imported from the French language, and derived from the Arabic language word dhimmi. Dhimmi (also zimmi, Arabic ذمي, often translated as "protected") is a legal status of a non-Muslim subject of a state governed in accordance with sharia — Islamic law. The word dhimmi is an adjective (but used like a noun in English). It is derived from the noun dhimma, which means "pact of liability", and denotes the legal relationship between non-Muslim subjects and the Islamic state. "Dhimmitude" adds the productive suffix "-tude"(as in "attitude" or "servitude") to the adjective dhimmi, thus creating a new noun with a meaning (arguably) distinct from dhimma. Depending on the author, the term has several distinct, but related meanings. Its scope may be historical only, contemporary only, or both. It may encompass the whole system of dhimma, look only at its subjects (dhimmis), or even apply it outside of any established system of dhimma.
Clear as mud?
>Ray is smarter than the dictionary.
OMG! That is worse than admitting "Ray is right".
Hey Nae, I didn't join Paul in swearing off negativity.
I caught most of last night's and am planning on seeing the next two - very current given this thread's topic!
Did anyone else start watching it?
Seriously though, I heard a segment of the show and apparently Amanpour has convoluted the whole extremists/terrorists threat to be President Bush's fault! I didn't hear how she made the dots connect, but.......
I suspect that the ultimate goal of the show is to illustrate that the extremist elements of every major religion are similar.
I still need to stay positive for another 3 hours so I will have to comment on that after 7 p.m.