... Islam ISIS originates from. The leaders that were elected are from the Shia sect of Islam and have put policy in place that exclude many Sunni. "Hassan's claim of Shiite ownership of the lands is tenuous at best. But his comments expose a grim side of Iraq's fight against the Sunni militants of the Islamic State group: The war is being ... used by Shiite militiamen to change the demographics of Sunni areas, in an attempt to solidify Shiite control. The practice appears mostly focused on Sunni areas astride roads leading to important Shiite shrines to the north and south of the capital, ...

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... between Jews and Muslims have taken place for centuries. These religious differences have led to violence, division, and even war. In addition, the origins of conflicts between the Sunni and Shiite Muslims that have originated over a thousand years ago continue to cause strife and violence today. Although all the major religions of the Middle East stress and value peace, their interactions ... interaction between the two religions, and so continues the bloody battle for the hold land of Israel/Palestine that both religions carry so near to their heart. The conflicts between Shiite and S...

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