[Vince Ferrer]

Half-millernial anniversary in less than two years.

Excellent observation, since muslims are extremely anniversary aware. September 11 was not picked out of the air.

[lightman]

September 11 is also the beginning of the Ecclesiastical (Church) Year on the Coptic calendar.

http://www.missionstclare.com/english/people/sep11o.html

Just a cursory read of the Orthodox Matins for that day reveals a theme of prayers for peace and victory:

http://www.antiochianladiocese.org/files/service_texts/other_commem/indiction/Sept-01-ORTHROS.pdf

(Start reading on page 6)

September 11 was NOT random.

The jihadists were attempting to poke a finger in the eye of Almighty God!