Old Dude, it has always been evident to me even in various but brief posts of yours that the currents within you run deep.

You are indeed experienced in the true sense of the question we all heard in the sixties.

I see many here have come to similar conclusions in an overview of religion by corrupt self proclaimed leaders, but not al as Joe has documented.

The goals in war bear some resemblance to religion and vice versa.

In war the goal is treasure and real estate while using a religion as a justification for bloodshed and vengeance.

I am not saying war is all religious or religion is all war but that the goals in war and religion walk the same path in times of organized violence.

this is ture of Isis which uses a democratization of killing units justified by religion