Too bad things had to turn out the way they did. There is nothing to be done at this late date, but grin and bear it. Woe, Woe, Woe upon the inhabitants of the earth who ignore the Truth related to this ongoing question. Part of the problem that many people see with the Middle East is the very reliance upon religion to solve or answer all the problems. By this, I refer to Moslems referring to God as caring for believers of Islam, Christians have their own take on who is God and who true believers are, and Jews have their own beliefs.
Similarities exist, but the differences become exaggerated and ground for dispute.
Wars fought on the basis of religion fractured the region and continue to divide the world in so many ways. Conciliation on the grounds of religion can only occur if the parties come to an understanding that religion is about belief and understanding, not to be used as a sword against nonbelievers. Managing Editor, Law and Politics Peace Process Contributing Editor formerly Internet Law Contributing Editor. War The facts of life cannot be discounted or wished away. Belief and commitment as opposed to compromise and conciliation is an idealistic absurdity and a farce.