Not entirely true

Submitted by John G. Spethman MD (United States), Jun 7, 2011 at 19:29

Allah may have helped but not in the way you believe. It was Western Democracy that brought down the Soviet Union in two ways. First, the Military buildup during the Reagan Era was so costly for the Soviets to match that they eventually went bankrupt. Secondly, the financial and military support given to the Mujahideen by way of the CIA through the Pakistani ISI had a direct effect on the defeat of the Soviet Army. There is no doubt the Mujahideen did the fighting but with "Infidel" weaponry and support.

There is an Islamic revival underway. Only time will tell in which final path it will take. I do know the revival will continue to bring bloodshed and destruction to the Islamic world if it continues on its current course.

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