The US diplomatic missions attacked in Egypt and Libya

[KatDaddy]

Re: The US diplomatic missions attacked in Egypt and Libya

@mAd_ScIeNtIsT

Not true. Worship of the Greek gods was spread by invasion, as witnessed by the existence of the temple-city of Ai-Khanoum in what is now modern-day Afghanistan. Archaeological excavations revealed many temples to Greek gods in this city, the largest temple being that of Zeus. This religion was spread into Afghanistan by Alexander the Great’s war of conquest.

The related Roman religion similarly spread across their empire in the wake of their later conquests, which is why you can find the ruins of temples to Roman gods spread across countries that neighbour the mediterranean.

The motive for Alexander’s invasion was not to spread the message of god or make the rest as believers. He invaded to expand the influence and therefore the wealth of his people/nation. Same goes to Romans. You occupy a land you need your temple, which are your center of social activity. They allowed other religions to exist, that is why native religions Buddhism/Hinduism existed in Afghanistan when Islamic invasion started. But, on the other hand wars/attacks were part and parcel of the religion in question here. If I am not mistaken there were armed conflicts even in the very formative years of Islam.