DD,
I think that the Vedic comparison is very accurate. But, if the inhabitants
of Zion where threatened in any way they would end up victorious no matter
what the intentions of the invaders/interlopers were.
MM
PS If any of the members of this site have not watched the movie "Matrix,"
they should view it at the next available opportunity. I just completed
watching it for the fourth time; you won't regret it.