Mike Mullikin wrote: the Romans fed Christians to the lions 2000 years ago Just to clarify: It wasn't just Christians that ended up being lion food. Pretty much anything that stood up against the empire became lion food. But I get your overall point. :) Mike Mullikin wrote: It just boggles my mind that anybody really cares what happened 4000 years ago... or 400 years ago... It's a matter of religion. Israel claims that it's theirs, Zion, because God gave it to them. The Palestinians have a bunch of holy places scattered all over Israel. Thus both sides have god given rights to be there. This is why I'm an atheist. -- Master, I'm so glad to feel your presence. But you don't seem to share my impatience. I relied upon you to break the silence. I cannot understand your reluctance. Master, I feel so warm and I'm so happy, oh master. Give me some more of the warm little beasts I'm so fond of.