History: July 18 (#2)

History: July 18 (#2)
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July 18, 2014 The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant requires Christians to either accept dhimmi status, emigrate from ISIL lands, or be killed.

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Commentary

On July 18, in the year 2014: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant requires Christians to either accept dhimmi status, emigrate from ISIL lands, or be killed. Dhimmī or muʿāhid (معاهد) is a historical term for non-Muslims living in an Islamic state with legal protection and certain restrictions.

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Why July 18, 2014 matters: The Islamic State of Iraq and the L evant requires Christians to either accept dhimmi status, emigrate from ISIL lands, or be killed. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 18, 2014 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant requires Christians to either accept dhimmi status, emigrate from ISIL lands, or be killed. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhimmi (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)