[Anamensis]

Well, like mvpel said, we have to decide, then, whether we are going to regard Islam as a cult. After all, the Taliban is not that tiny, and was recognized by two other countries. Moreover, Muslims all over the world are cheering Al Qa'eda. If fundamentalist Islam is a cult, it's a damned big one. Where does one draw the line between a religion and a cult? And who draws it?

[angkor]

Where does one draw the line between a religion and a cult?

Religions don't corporately engage in terrorism, murder, extortion, kidnapping, drug running, and embezzlement.

Cults often do. al Qaeda always does.

[Chick-with-a-brain]

Personally, I believe it's a cult. But if we come to that conclusion, it's definitely WWIII. I don't think anyone's prepared to go there.

I think in dealing with Walker, we don't have to make that decision. I think it's clear that he took up arms against his country and he should be treated appropriately. Now the trial may not necessarily result in a death sentence, especially since he was 16 when he ran away to join these finatics.