[John K.]

Floyd, I think you need to check your history regarding the Chinese. As I recall, the Chinese have always assumed a genetic superiority over other cultures. The Great Wall was nothing more than a large-scale equivalent of a medieval moat. In other words, it was for defensive purposes that did not in any way preclude invasion of other lands. Modern Chinese philosophy certainly includes justifications for domination and hegemony … ask Taiwan, Japan or South Korea if you doubt that fact. Also, there are a number of examples of African empires that sought to expand back in the period before European colonialism took control of everything under the sun.

As a side note, I will admit that I agree with your conclusions about religion playing a part in the assumptions of manifest destiny. However, I wonder if you tred a little too closely toward racism when you generalize about the behavior and motivations of all “white” people. There are a number of “white” ethnic groups that were treated just as badly, if not worse, as non-whites throughout history. To ascribe the actions of culturally dominant European powers to all “whites” simply cannot be justified.

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