Conservative religious values and traditions could bring us back to a new Dark Ages.

This morning I woke up to some disgusting news that some countries in West Africa may be increasing the punishment for the crime of LGBTQ promotion and behavior. I ask, "do they want to force people into heterosexual lifestyles to increase population?" The world seems overpopulated as it is. Conservative religious tribalism.

I USA, we have conservative tribalism that takes the form of supporting Trump as he eliminates USAID. We also have conservative religion and tribalism that closes our borders. It's the return to old values and fighting over limited territory.

Someone once said they thought Israel was the most lethal country for it's size on earth. Yes, it is a very small country, but does pack a lethal punch. Before 1967 Israel had less than 8,000 square miles. Not much larger than Okanogan County, here in Washington State; our largest county at 5,266 square miles. We have another 38 counties in Washington State.

I sometimes think the so called holy land in the Middle East is called that due to the bullet holes and bomb craters.