It seems clear that the solution to the never-ending violence in Iraq is political rather than military. But I'm becoming increasingly convinced that the only solution is spiritual.
The violence is simply reemerging from a nearly 1,400-year-old war between two radical elements of Islam: the Shiites and Sunnis. While Saddam Hussein reined over a brutal dictatorship—I'm in no way condoning him—he did serve to keep both sides from killing each other.
And, ironically, the reason for Islamic violence against the west is also spiritual: to wipe out the infidelity they believe threatens their faith.
Will only a change of heart—on all sides—stem the violence?
Why does al Qaeda hate the west?
What are your thoughts?
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