The New Wars

I don't know about any of you, but I'm totally fascinated by the "war" just launched on Scientology.

This is a part of the future that I mused about a while back when talking about 3D printers and the fact that at some point in our lifetimes, the angry, isolated nerd from jr. high may just be able to go home and print up his own little weapon of mass destruction because he's having a bad day.

This new campaign launched by "Anonymous" is really the first time in history we've seen a orchestrated attack with no way to stop the attackers. There is no "head" to cut off. There is no stopping them. There is no identifying (most) of them.

So, should we be afraid?

I don't think so.

Should we legislate against this?

I don't think that's right either.

In this case, perhaps what's needed is a better definition of what a religion is so that we don't get into constitutional rights battles.

If religion we're defined as faith or belief in something (as it already is) and ADD: by the free will of the individual practicing that faith or belief. That just might make a clear distinction between cults, and religions.

Now then, proving free will may be difficult, but it's a whole lot more objective than getting into arguments about "freedom of religion."

But I digress, it's a fascinating world we live in. Instead of all running around scared and wanting "our" governments to protect us, maybe we should all get a little bit more objective about the differences and tolerances or lack thereof between us. I'll gladly tolerate your beliefs as long as they don't impinge on my superseding right to live.