I think history has a place in the way we view some things.
Historical events of the past do not in any way justify, clarify or validate what we are dealing with in the world today.
Far too many followers of various religions pick and choose that which is convenient for one's way of life, actions or beliefs.
Historically when a religious teaching stated to go and kill those who did not follow or believe or what ever.....they were tribal. They could go as far as their horse or wooden sail boat could go to a known neighboring tribe that was different.
Has nothing to do with the very small world we live in today with radicals now posing ideologies and they do expext retribution worldwide for non believers.
And we do have to be much more pro active....not tolerant....against hose who have sworn to kill us all....no matter what their history did or said. Or what some individual does or says at his home.
We have no choice but to assess with the best knowledge we have and address the issue that if we do not win they will......hence take the fight to where they live and do something about it.
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