It's a Christian Crusade, all right

In case you had any doubts as to the nature of Bush's war...sure it's about oil, but it's also a Crusade in the good ol' fashioned kill a bunch of heretics sense as well:

With US forces massing outside Fallujah, 35 marines swayed to Christian rock music and asked Jesus Christ to protect them in what could be the biggest battle since American troops invaded Iraq (news - web sites) last year.



Men with buzzcuts and clad in their camouflage waved their hands in the air, M-16 assault rifles laying beside them, and chanted heavy metal-flavoured lyrics in praise of Christ late Friday in a yellow-brick chapel.



They counted among thousands of troops surrounding the city of Fallujah, seeking solace as they awaited Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's decision on whether or not to invade Fallujah.



"You are the sovereign. You're name is holy. You are the pure spotless lamb," a female voice cried out on the loudspeakers as the marines clapped their hands and closed their eyes, reflecting on what lay ahead for them.



The US military, with many soldiers coming from the conservative American south and midwest, has deep Christian roots.



In times that fighting looms, many soldiers draw on their evangelical or born-again heritage to help them face the battle.



"It's always comforting. Church attendance is always up before the big push," said First Sergeant Miles Thatford.



"Sometimes, all you've got is God."



Between the service's electric guitar religious tunes, marines stepped up on the chapel's small stage and recited a verse of scripture, meant to fortify them for war.

Yup. Kill a Commie (or in this case, a Muslim) for Christ. Millions of 11th Century Christians can't be wrong.



You know, I made a mistake. I said that if you liked 1905, you'll love 2015. In reality, if you liked 1095, you'll love 2005.



America: Making a giant leap forward into the 11th century.