Rational Nation USA

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA When emotions  are allowed to become the primary vehicle for arriving at an understanding of a complex issue the result is almost always undesirable. When knowledge of  an issue is lacking, and no attempt is made to attain the knowledge required to make an informed decision the results can be disastrous. In a politically charged environment emotions can, and usually do, result in irrational decisions. The western world in its desire to accommodate the religion of Islam is facing just such a crises. The desire to believe Islam is fundamentally a peaceful religion, even when there is significant evidence to the contrary,  presents a danger to the very survival of western civilization. There are many in the west, perhaps even a majority  who either simply refuse to consider the writings of the Koran or don't care. Their li...

By: Les Carpenter III Rational Nation USA I have maintained my pledge to generally keep the debate of religious theocratic philosophy, with all the sordid details with respect to human suffering that are part of it's history, off the pages of this sight. I can no longer do so. The proposed construction of a Mosque near Ground Zero, and the rush by the progressives to argue in support of its construction, leads me to delve into the issue, and provide a reality check for those in favor of any such construction. Just to set the record straight, because the progressives who read this will otherwise undoubtedly call me a right wing  Bible thumping fanatic, I am a believe that religion, or the lack thereof is a deeply personal issue. If there is one issue I agree with the progressives on it likely would be the issue of religion and its place in society. But I digress. The attack on the United States of America on September 11, 2001 was an a...