Does the West really lack the confidence that our system and values should prevail over 12th century fanatics who reject all that we stand for?
I prefer to think that only some in the West lack the will to fight--for now. And that enough will wage a war in defense of Western values against barbarians in order to preserve our common culture.
Or should the Vatican again outfit its Swiss Guards as a proper army to maintain itself in Rome.
I do wonder if the Vatican has plans buried deep in its vaults to relocate to Africa or Latin America if necessary?