<span>Iconoclastic Controversy, a dispute over the use of religious images in the Byzantine Empire in the 8th and 9th centuries. The Iconoclasts objected to icon worship for several reasons, including the Old Testament prohibition against images in the Ten Commandments and the possibility of idolatry. The defenders of icon worship insisted on the symbolic nature of images and on the dignity of created matter.<span> </span></span>
<span>The Crusades stopped the entire known world (including Europe) from becoming completely Muslim.
Muslim armies had conquered much of northern Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Spain, which had been some of the most heavily Christian areas in the world.
Thousands, and possibly millions, of Christians died during this drive to eventually bring the entire world under Islam.
The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II to check the advance of the Muslims and regain control of the city of Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
If this defensive war was not fought then we would probably all be Muslim today.
I am sure that some atrocities were committed by individuals of both sides during this war but by most people's judgment this was a just war. </span>
It marked the first Confederate victory.
The 4th amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government<span />
Zen teachings encouraged the practice of "meditation practice", insight to Budhha nature, and personal expression of his life in daily life for the benefits of others. He emphasized on self-control practice as an aspect of inhibitory control, where one should have the ability to regulate their emotions, behavior, and thoughts in the face of temptation and impulse.
