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Are religious wars (past and present) just an excuse to fuel territorial disputes?
Religious wars throughout history, to me, just seem to be an excuse for a leader or group of leaders to gain more land or territory, and therefore power.
Am I wrong? Why or why not?
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Don Wesley 50+
As an old timer, I have learned over time to adopt a much different philosophy.
I do admire your question and the topics highlighted.
Wars require money and the super-rich loan their money.
No money, leaves us with fist fights.
My intention to be present in your question, is to say lets us go back to the idea of war and find a better question.
So I honestly offer the following, which is long on thought and short on words:
George Carlin on war and choice. His philosophy.
God Bless his courage to think and talk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JINczGG_UjQ&feature=related
Aware of and caring about us All.
Don Wesley [From The Silent Generation - 1930's]
griffin tucker 10+
My best guess would be a 'weapon' that isn't actually a weapon but instead an instigator of peace, and made by the real weapons companies (perhaps patented by them) and sold to governments so that everyone wins.
What is so obvious with recent wars is that no government really wins, but instead the private sector.
Don Wesley 50+
My first reply is a real one; let the two original souls in the conflict have a fist fight to get over their mis-managed anger. They hurt themselves and become heroic friends. In the Irish Mafia, [Boston, Mass] they let the guys fight. If not someone gets “whacked.” See YouTube for history.
In general situational principle, discover the conflict early and collaborate to find a solution. Never buy a manager.
In Business I used Flippo's – "Principles of Personnel Management." Solve the conflict quick before it grows. If not the owners of the company lose money in a strike. The owners make money to spend and no to lose.
Another view [national] comes from the Dalai Lama who said at Stanford recently " He has the best system; best for them, but not for us." Collaborate!
These are more philosophical ideas of culture and have no questions of right or wrong. Live in peace or no profits.