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It's also interesting to see atheists do the same thing. Hitler, Pol Pot, Mao, Stalin, etc... all atheists following their world view.

Man is sinful. That's why the world is so screwed up. Don't blame God for what humans do.

Though religious warfare and intolerance seems to be a much bigger problem in countries of the Middle East than in more 'progressive' nations (for lack of a better word), I do believe that human greed and selfishness is the root of nearly every problem in our world.

There's an adage that goes... this planet can supply enough for everyone's needs; but not enough for anyone's greed.

So I agree that greed is one of the major contributors.

However, I would cite intolerance and ambivalence as two of the other major factors that face our people.

The problems of the world are because this world is given over to Satan. He reigns here, God reigns in Heaven. Unless we follow the path set for us by God, whether the God of Muslims, Christians or Jews, we are following the path set by Satan. That path leads to greed, selfishness and evil.

Which is it, greed or religion?? And if it's both, why leave out everything else? What about control? Fear? National Security? Freedom?

the problems are caused by religion, government and media. there are other factors also but those are the major ones.

Some yes, but others are caused by stupidity, bigotry, self-righteousness, and blind ignorance. But then most of these traits are from the religious & political leaders.

Not nations....people.

No. Pride is the deadliest sin of all. It is across the board. Where ever there is conflict, you will find pride. That's why Jesus teach us not to have it. To be humble.

A lot of conflicts can be traced back to these, but there are still many that are unrelated to those.