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besides the fact that you are making gross over-simplifications and illogical conclusions about why Muslims are not as good as "we" are (and keep in mind there are many Muslims all over the world including here), you also over-emphasize the "good" aspects of global industrialization.

Yes, I know there are many, many benefits of industrialization, from jobs, to lifestyle, etc. And I understand your angle that things like scientific thinking go along with industrialization, but to claim industrialization is the only way to an enlightened state, the only way to rise above the "total hold on imagination" seems a bit off to me.

How much of the world's resources does the US currently (ab)use? How long could the planet sustain us if everyone adopted the inherent greed of our "more logical" industrial ways?

I do not know what the answer to this is. I promise I am not a Luddite, nor do I think that other nations do not deserve to advance, but until we learn to curb our own industrial problem and over-consumption, we are no role model for anyone.