Here's a recent comparison I thought deserved some reflection. Daily, I look at events in the world, and then I recall how leaders used to respond to threats against civilization.
In the end, I am not too confident with what remains of our society. That's being polite.
Responses From the Christian West in the Face of Annihilation
http://thehirschfiles.blogspot.com/2014/07/responses-from-west-in-face-of.html