Bin Laden in church history

After teaching Church History I came to the conclusion that the most relevant part for today is the Crusades.    This is where you understand the present Muslim conflict with the West.   


In was in the 12th century that such expressions as "Holy war", "assassins" and "infidels" came into use.     Popular Muslim thinking still  reflects the idea they're fighting the Crusaders.    Killing Bin Laden,  invading Iraq and fighting Gaddafi encourage it even more.   


I've no idea what the solution is to problems in the Middle East,  but it isn't by Brits and Americans getting involved - unless,  of course,  they're missionaries.

Not a good idea either:   Aftermath of the Royal Wedding