* WHAT???!!!* These are facts, folks.* You can choose to ignore them, but they will not go away.

Rather than dismiss these truths and belittle those who inform us, it would be best for you to get your arms around these facts.

ldj:* This was one of the most succinct and telling summaries of the Islamic challenge I have read in awhile.* Great piece.* This message has been conveyed to those willing to listen in various formats by a variety of Islamic scholars in this nation and abroad.* It is unfortunate that so many among us believe these facts indicate "a mean spirit" by the messengers.* The truth is sometimes too challenging/unpleasant to accept, so it is easier to accuse those who tell it.

For those who compare The Crusades of nearly a millenium ago to the Islamo-fascist resurgence of today, there is a word for this type of ill-conceived comparison:* anachronistic.* Even assuming the Crusades were totally mean-spirited, such analogy is grossly anti-Christian in the context of TODAY's Christianity.* Christianity is NOT "crusading" today, so why make the comparison?* Yes, some Christian groups are peacefully evangelizing.* I trust you are not equating that with the abhorrant terrorist activities of the 5 to 10 plus percent of the 1 billion plus Muslims in the world.* (let's see...this would be roughly 50 to 100 MILLION.)

It is amazing how uninformed some folks are about this situation.* This does not speak well for the future of our culture of freedom.