Centuries ago Nostradamus predicted there would be a major conflict between the west
and the Muslim world. He predicted it would last a generation or more and would see a
lot of casualties and destruction. Oh I know, I hear the voices shouting rubbish. You may
be right the problem is the Muslims believe it. I have spoken to a number of them over the
years. People who lived in the Middle East who will tell you vividly they believe it.
This is merely another chapter in a global struggle. There are those with the kill them all
attitude, and there are those who claim the Muslim World is not threat to us at all and its
just a political struggle based on economics.
Unfortunately it is likely all of the above, but the mixture of the content means we cannot
ignore it. If we just let the situation build without taking actions or defending the western way
of life we risk fighting a major conflict that will result in the death of millions. I think we have
to consider a different approach here. All the guns, assassinations and bombs will not produce
a peaceful or successful outcome. Our world is a different place, instead of killing people with
a million bombs, we should be working toward, ensuring there is jobs, and an economy that
can lead these people to training and education. The only way we will ever be able to
communicate with these people, is if we raise their level of education and economic job training.
People who are illiterate and spiritually influenced are people who are willing to become human
bombs. People who have hope, a future, and a better life for their families are less likely to
want to wear a bomb belt.
I am not saying we should not defend ourselves or fight to maintain freedom, but we must also
be prepared to extend the other hand to build a social society in the midst of tribal chaos. but
we have to move on to a better world.
