Didn't the world goes through this with communism? The difference is that communism took over parts of Europe, Russia, China, and South America. The communists had control of vast amounts of wealth, land, and armies. They actively tried to expand the influence of communism on a global scale. Yet the communists failed. How can Muslims succeed when the communism didn't? Besides even is Muslims somehow "conquer the world" IMO this would make Christians even more faithful as they would have to trust and lean on God even more. Throughout history Christianity has flourished in places where Christians were brutally persecuted.
societies have started to rely on technology in a huge way.
1st world countries are disconnected from individual sustainability.
most people live day to day via the grocery store. Self reliance in relation to food and power is nearly non-existent, especially city populations.
any technological worldwide event or even localized event could cripple the 1st world countries. Hyper connectivity and information has it's weakness. Fear.
one nuclear event in any of the worlds great cities and economic collapse is likely for a period of time.
1st world countries will be at a severe disadvantage if technology is disrupted.
whereas 3rd world powers not relying on technology would already be in their element and need little to no adjustment if worldwide event happened.
america is withdrawing it's superpower status
anytime there is a vacuum in superpower status crisis and dark ages result.
