I am loath to condone any killing esp. in the name of religion, but I do believe in karma, not only individual, but also for institutions. The following:


If al-Qa'ida has its way, this ancient culture and people will soon be no more.

is something which has been written and proven about the Christian religion for a long time. If Christians feel persecuted, perhaps they should examine the long history the "church" has of annihilating, persecuting, etc. those who do not agree with their beliefs, including the long-time mistreatment of indigenous peoples in various countries.

Recent events are truly horrible, but there are no easy solutions until the leaders of all religious beliefs give up their dogma in a preference for peace and co-existence and lead their flocks in doing the same.

And, that is all I will say on the subject.