"For all its fiery rhetoric and holy panoply, the second crusade turned quickly into an anarchic mess and, finally, an unmitigated disaster. It is an axiom of history- which it would reward contemporary politicians to consider- that few human endeavors prove as pointless as projects of religiously inspired military idealism unaccompanied by worldly understanding, strategic thoughtfulness, and common sense."
Thomas Cahill Mysteries of the Middle Ages
Astute readers will recognize this writer. He is on my recommended list for the series of books he calls 'The Hinges of History'. This quote is from one of the books in that series.
There are so many groups and nations to which this passage could be aimed, that I leave it to you to apply as needed.
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