the problem, if there is one, is that each of us have our own views, interpretations, and understandings. and then if we're disagreed with, it's in effect an issue of my way or the hi-way. and the islamcists have the same issue. the sheiites and sunnis are at each other's throats far more than we are at each other's throats. at least now in the latter-days.

i don't know that we'll ever get it resolved to such a fine point that there's general agreement. there's not enough information available for the most part, allowing too much space or room for personal or denominational interpretation. strongmen (and women) can lead crowds of followers. and then the clashes began.