"As we all instinctively know, education is the key to stopping creeping chaos in the world and it is key to defeating the radical Christians and Islamists:  they hate education.  The people of the world must embrace education to defeat the totalitarian ideology of these "christian" groups who utilize hate, fear, and guilt to achieve their wicked ends."

Beautiful and appropriate word-smithing. Thanks for giving a voice to the beliefs of many thoughtful and concerned citizens. I had the pleasure of matching wits with a fundy brother-in-law over the holidays and it was amazing to witness his high degree of certitude in all things political and religious; yet devoid of any credible facts or historical context.

For those people who believe that the separation of church and state is an absolute requirement for protecting the unity of our Republic I'd like to second your position that education is the key to a prosperous and peaceful future. However, a frontal attack on fundamentalism may win a few converts but is doomed to fail as it only provides a rallying point for the faithful. Any institution, religious or otherwise, thrives when they perceive themselves to be under attack. Consequently, a longer term, and more subtle approach emphasizing a worldly education and an appropriate leadership framework for the leaders of tomorrow can, and will, make a difference. I'm working on this.

Keep up the good work.