RogerA

Oh my. Hang in there.

Demosophist

“Is this the “horrible schizophrenia” that Qutb thinks his version of Islam can target effectively? Does he actually see a vulnerability that has escaped our attention?”

No. I think Qutb misinterpreted us. Because Western society is free and can express itself openly, the natural tensions between ‘change’ and ‘not so fast let’s figure out if this is the right change to make first’ appear as a rift rather than dialog. Especially to someone who does not believe in free will and therefore could never understand the conversation.

I think the current situation, where our ‘factions’ seem almost violently opposed is a result of the increasing awareness that the world has changed and one side finds that during an important phase change in our history it is out of power. Having no control over the new forces one sees around them is terribly frightening. And I think it’s their fear that is driving the near madness.

It will pass.

I give it four years.

Though it might take longer.