Subject: Legacy of Force: The West's True Dominion (06/02/'24) -Message

Subject: Legacy of Force: The West's True Dominion Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share a perspective that delves into the historical and strategic factors behind Western global dominance. Samuel P. Huntington once argued that the West's supremacy was not due to the superiority of its ideas, values, or religion but rather its unmatched ability to apply organized violence. This viewpoint is powerfully captured in the following poem: Legacy of Force: The West's True Dominion In lands where ancient rivers flow, And sun-kissed deserts lie, A tale of power, not of thought, Beneath the Western sky. Not ideals of lofty grace, Nor values pure and bright, But might and steel and cannon roar That brought the West its light. Ideas did not win the day, Nor faith, nor creed, nor song, But armies strong and battles fierce, In history’s throng belong. With organized and deadly force, They spread from shore to shore, Subduing lands, reshaping maps, With blood and cries and more. From native plains to distant isles, The clash of swords was heard, A testament to power’s might, In every whispered word. For centuries, the lessons learned In fields of strife and pain, Have shaped the minds, the strategies, Of modern Western reign. In halls of power, shadows cast, By victories long past, Inform the plans, the policies, In strategies held fast. So here we see the truth unveiled, In history’s cruel embrace, It was not thought that won the world, But war’s relentless pace. Military dominance, the key, To Western supremacy, A legacy of might and force, In every land and sea. This poem encapsulates the essence of Huntington's argument, highlighting the historical evidence and accumulated experience that have shaped Western thinking and administrative organizations to this day. I hope you find this perspective thought-provoking and insightful. Feel free to share your thoughts or any further discussions on this topic. Best regards, Pastor Steven G. Lee SGMC Corps