Jack; What I am saying is, that was the original intent of establishing the settlements. The settlers that want to return Israel to its biblical borders are not only atypical but also very unrealistic. First of all, we are not exactly sure of what those biblical borders were. Many of the landmarks that were referred to are very vague and may not even exist today in recognizable form. One of the bounaries mentioned is the Euphrates River. I don't think that anyone in their right mind living in Israel today, expects that to happen. You must also remember that Ariel Sharon's government is a secular one and not at all religious. Some ministers such as Tommy Lapid of the Shinui party are totally anti-religious. The last thing that they are looking to support is a biblical agenda.    As far as the Muslim clerics not respecting human life, I do not go by what is said in the English language press for the benefit of Western consumption. I go not only by what is said in Arabic by those clerics in the Middle East, but by their actions which speak far louder than words. I go by what is being taught to the young children of the upcoming generation in the Midrasas of all Arab nations. SOL ZELLER