In March 2010, it was discovered that the rifle sighting scopes used by US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan were inscribed with references to New Testament passages that spoke of Jesus Christ and Christianity as the light of the world. U.S. Military rules specifically prohibit the proselytizing of any religion in Iraq or Afghanistan and were drawn up in order to prevent criticism that the U.S. was embarked on a religious ‘Crusade’ in its war against al Qaeda and Iraqi insurgents. Kingdoms Rise And Wane discusses the clash of ideologies that still remain, but began with the American Century and President Woodrow Wilson’s claim that the world must be Christianized and made safe for democracy.