How can anyone look at the “history” of the “Holy Land” and still call it “Holy”?

[Viva_Daddy]

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[Agnosticsherbet]

1. The definition of Holy:

[div class="excerpho·ly
ˈhōlē/Submit
adjective
1.
dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
"the Holy Bible"
synonyms: sacred, consecrated, hallowed, sanctified, sacrosanct, venerated, revered, divine, religious, blessed, dedicated
"a Jewish holy place"
2.
datedhumorous
used in exclamations of surprise or dismay.
"holy smoke!""]
Nothing in the history violates the first definition.
The Pyramids in Mexico City were defined as holy, and they ripped the beating hearts out of their sacrifices. So much blood was spilled there that Archeologists have found blood still saturates the ground under the pyramids.

[Warpy]

2. Yeah, I've wondered that, myself

No other region of the world has generated as much zealotry, intolerance, persecution, misery, and genocide.

If you doubt that last word, read your bible about some of the victories of the godly.

[King_David]

3. Read IP rules before posting,

Is best.

[On the Road]

4. Over the Last 2000 Years,

it's probably been more peaceful than anywhere in Europe. Before that, not so much.

[Lithos]

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Lithos