An astrological analysis of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, predicting a "normal" Central Asian near future for the country. Read: all kinds of problems, but it will still be possible for the Taliban to remain in power, due to a more pragmatic foreign policy (and abundant mineral wealth).
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: An Exploration in Mundane Astrology
Damn, i taught first some taliban key figure had started to apply astrology in their theological and political reasoning.
ReplyDeleteGreer claims that the Taliban hired an astrologer to select the best time to proclaim the Emirate,but he cites no sources.
ReplyDeleteHmm.. I taught muslims(perhaps with the exeption of sufis) were as astrologicophobic as most Christians.
ReplyDeleteBut Greer is one hell of a brittish tie dye witch so i take whatever she says lightly.
ReplyDeleteSorry, confused Greer with armstrong. Dont know why.
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