In the case of the Pashtuns, Talibanism is the expression of their national spirit. Just like McDonald's, Coca Cola and muscle cars is the expression of the American national spirit. A Pashtun that tries to introduce McDonald's-culture in Afghanistan will be as successful as someone who tries to introduce radical Islam in America. Christianity in the Middle East would remain insignificant as long as Christians remain distant from God. ---------- Post added 2011-05-27 at 16:02 ---------- It would have happened regardless of CIA involvement. Look at Iran for example.