Made the Connection this Morning.

Submitted by Dave (United States), Nov 6, 2009 at 10:17

Just thought of the Borg parallel with Islam this morning in the shower. The Islamic religion is growing in population as the Muslims in 3rd world countries are reproducing at a greater rate than other religions in developed, industrialized nations. In 20 years, other religions numbers will be way down in number compared to Islam. If the Quran teaches Muslims to kill infidels when they see fit in jihad, what hope is there to resist the religion -- convert to Islam or die. "Resistance is futile." If you resist, you and your family will be slaughtered like cattle (in a "Holy" way, of course). The more progressive Muslims must be concerned for the welfare of themselves and their families and do not speak out openly against the radicals. Seen and not heard is a good way to stay alive. Is the hope for the other religions of the world to resist, build our military arsenal, and defend? Or is the hope for other religions the desire of all men to become educated, free, and hope that moderate Islam will defeat radical Islamic Jihad and murder from within their own advocates? Humans are imperfect animals. If they get hungry, challenged, desperate -- they will be tempted to disregard that part of their being dedicated to conscionable "right and wrong" in order to survive. If their holy book tells them it is OK to kill in times of hardship or conflict, a large number of folks will do it.

Just like Fort Hood yesterday. A highly educated Muslim killed many (was he radical, or was he self-medicating with drugs causing depression and lack of conscience?). The Quran hit the right guy at the wrong time -or- the wrong guy at the right time. Scary questions...makes you think. I think humans have always been dangerous animals. One should live in peace, but be ready to protect yourself and yours. Love thy neighbor -- but keep your gun oiled.

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