[King Prout]

interesting, but...
If one declares war on another, does that other have to aknowledge that declaration to be in a state of active hostilities?
If we "remove religion" from our understanding of this conflict, will that matter to the other who has declared war on us and shall NOT "remove religion" from HIS understanding of this conflict?
Does calling a religion which has at its doctrinal roots a call to worldwide carnage and violent conversion a "religion of peace" somehow magically make it so?

[R. Scott]

If we "remove religion" from our understanding of this conflict, will that matter to the other who has declared war on us and shall NOT "remove religion" from HIS understanding of this conflict?

Once again, one of the radical Islamic groups primary selling points for recruitment is the idea – propagated by them and reinforced by some Christians – that the Christians are waging a New Crusade against Islam. They have only to link to some of the Free Republic posts to convince potential members that the Crusade is a fact.
Remove that incentive to recruitment.

Should the priority be to advance Christianity by the elimination of competition, of the protection of We, the People?