"The great conflict of the 21st century may be between the West and terrorism. But terrorism is a tactic, not a belief.
Terrorism is a tactic that stems from a belief.(I'd like to hear his definition of 'belief')
"The underlying battle will be between modern civilization and anti-modernist fanatics...
I'd also like to hear his definition of 'modern civilization'
"...between those who believe in the primacy of the individual and those who believe that human beings owe blind allegiance to a higher authority...
Nobody owes anyone 'blind allegiance' especially christians.
"...between those who give priority to life in this world and those who believe that human life is no more than preparation for an existence beyond life..."
So life is 'nothing more' than a prep for the next life? So then because his own world view is absolutely true,there is no 'next life' therefore it's a waste of time.
"...between those who believe that truth is revealed solely through scripture and religious dogma, and those who rely primarily on science, reason, and logic."
As if the two are opposed to each other.Does that mean that sodomy and it's almost free reign are a result of "science,reason and logic"?
"Terrorism will disrupt and destroy lives. But terrorism is not the only danger we face."
He sure got that right! It's just the details I'd disagree with.
Good points all, Mitch.
My take on Reich is that he is a secularist and cannot see that many of his comments are those of a true believer in his own brand of religion.