[HumanaeVitae]

I think what you're talking about is fundamentalist Protestants. Actually, as a conservative Catholic, I agree with these types on pretty much everything, except the small matter of disagreement over whether or not I'm going to Hell...

Anyway, it is my belief that Islam is completely incompatible with democracy. So is the kind of soft paganism prevalent in Japan and Europe. The Judeo-Christian ethic of compassion, self-policing of moral behavior, decency, non-violence (note: not pacifism), and so forth is the only regime of ethics compatible with a free society.

Having said that, I think it would be prudent to hold off a bit, lest the War on Terrorism gets misconstrued.

[k2blader]

I think what you're talking about is fundamentalist Protestants. Actually, as a conservative Catholic, I agree with these types on pretty much everything, except the small matter of disagreement over whether or not I'm going to Hell...

Why would I think you're going to Hell? :-)