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One point I think many of us (myself included) don't give enough credence to is the import of our actions. This is not a Holy War...yet. We are fighting "terrorists". Yet, with each innocent that is killed or maimed, anger grows and Muslims unite. Nationalities are of course important, but weigh that against religion and it is dwarfed. We must avoid any actions that unify Muslims (with the blessings of our enemies) against us, in my opinion. I do think we are OK-JUST "OK" at this point, but if missteps and foul conduct continue to surface, we will go from the fire straight into the frying pan.
There are many different religions in this world. A warrior nation defined by religious beliefs is frightening to me.
The Top Dozen Organized Religions of the World
Religion: Members:
Christianity 2 Billion
Islam 1.2 Billion
Hinduism 785 Million
Buddhism 360 Million
Judaism 17 Million
Sikhism 16 Million
Baha'i 5 Million
Confucianism 5 Million
Jainism 4 Million
Shintoism 3 Million
Wicca .7 Million
Zoroastrianism .2 Million
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