[Standing Wolf]

This is not simply a cultural war in which we are engaged, nor just a war on Terror. It is a religious war.

I believe it's a war between civilization and its avowed enemies.

[sarasmom]

"I believe it's a war between civilization and its avowed enemies."
And you would be correct.
Define civilization.
Does it mean human free will, freely choosing as individuals to transcend base animal instincts, and separating ourselves from animalistic, kill or be killed natural rules?
Can humans perceive right and wrong, good and evil?
And if we can, what do we hope to choose?