| Many Buddhists do not support the war in Iraq and | | | | In past periods when the "Muslim Invaders" rode into |
| they want peace throughout the region. Who can | | | | the Buddhist Temples to slaughter the Buddhist |
| blame anyone wishing for peace, that is the noblest | | | | Monks, it painted a dark spot on the era and region. |
| goal of mankind, but is mankind ready for peace yet | | | | It created a rift between the two different religious |
| or are we simply doomed to repeat in a continual | | | | ways of thinking. Slaughtering the peaceful Buddhist |
| loop? Will the Middle East ever be peaceful? | | | | Monks was a horrific act of coward-ness, as the |
| Speaking of history it should be noted that Muslim | | | | Buddhist Monks were un-armed and had no intention |
| invaders destroyed temples and killed monks only a | | | | of fighting back. |
| few hundred years ago. In the world of Islam that is | | | | Nevertheless they were slaughtered where they sat, |
| recent history and if this same attitude now | | | | stood and prayed. It is amazing that those of the |
| permeates some of the international terrorists who | | | | Buddhist religion and way of life do not hold animosity |
| "claim" Islamic faith then indeed the Buddhists might | | | | or revenge for these acts of long ago. Yet it is |
| wish to reconsider their defense. Surely, everyone | | | | equally amazing that such horrific acts of killing |
| wants peace, but that is no reason not to defend | | | | innocent people still go on today in the name of |
| against tyranny or the killing of innocent life. | | | | religion. Think on this. |