going to war against the adherents of the same religion in another. The Bible doesn't teach any of this. I expect Islam is the same. The stone-age Muslims in Pakistan and Afghanistan etc likely are as far removed in their conduct from what the Koran teaches as Christendowm is from what the Bible teaches. It will end in the near future according to the Bible. That said, I'll reserve further comment here because it's outside of the immediate scope of this forum. In other words, that's another story. I don't think that the US fundamentalists are that dangerous. They are just brainwashed and fooled by those who are responsible for propaganda in the US. Since the latter elements are vitally interested in fomenting conflicts with the Muslims, the rural Christian fundamentalists think that they defend Christ if they let themselves be fooled into the "crusade" against the Muslims. In reality, Muslims are neither better nor worse than anybody else. They are just a lot more hospitable. Michael I am really anguished at this madness. The two major religions are being portrayed as antagonistic. I think the two have more in common than not. Every religion preaches love, peace and equanimity. We forget the basic tenets and become agent provocateurs. Freedom of speech comes with responsibility and respect for others and not with wanton misuse. Laws should be framed to restrain hate mongers from using this tool No one should be allowed to hurt the deeply held values of any religion