Al-Qaeda would eventually use tactics used by the IRA decades before. Both organizations have political and religious motives and use bombings and killings to spread fear of their group, including purposely targeting civilians within their own borders, as well as different sects of the same base religion. Where Al-Qaeda has orchestrated attacks all over the globe, the IRA has kept its target as the British and non-supporting Irish parties. Both of these groups have been in decline in recent years, Al-Qaeda due to immense pressure from global anti-terrorism, the IRA from a shift in using terrorism as a tool and lack of
Carter believes that their spiritual attachment to their social group is what provided their pathway to terror. "Setting up these divisions based on faith and religion is the starting point for people thinking of themselves as separate and distinct and part of some out-group. "(Professor David Canter) Canter believes that although religion is associated with terrorism, it is the spiritual feeling of belonging that ultimately makes the terrorist. [It seems to me perfectly feasible to have multiple faith schools that recognize and encourage the good things in religion without creating the idea that one way or another
Like genocide, terrorism has been used in warfare since warfare was first instituted. As the name states it is used to create a state of terror in the society that it is used against. This tactic is not only used against military targets, but also against civilian targets, in order to pressure the public against any retribution towards the group. Terrorism is very efficient and cost effective, as has been seen in recent years. As with genocide, terrorism does not create any moral dilemma to the society that implements it, yet the one that it is being used against is of the opinion that it is one of the worst things that can be used.
The Turner Diaries played a big role in his life and he wanted to use it as a guide in the carrying out of his plan. The bombing of the building was not intended to hurt people or to kill as many as possible, but it was all a theatrical scheme to get as much shock and awe as possible. McVeigh thought that the teachings of The Turner Diaries had the
Erin Delaney March 3:30 MW The Mind of the Militia Peter Doskoch’s The Mind of the Militias talks about the different violence groups around the world and the thoughts people have about them. Doskoch is trying to show the difference between homegrown militias and terrorist groups by talking and giving the different examples of why they have different reasons for committing the various violence acts. He talks about how for the homegrown terrorists their intentions are not as harsh because they might just trying to be noticed. In the end terrorist groups have a much more serious intentions to hurt people because it is what they have been taught about their whole lives. Don’t further Empower Cliques In Bernard Lefkowitz
I would not trust this document though, for it is one sided. He is favoring the Qur’an (doc 5). As I stated above, they spread through conquest which is one of the hardest way to receive but easiest to believe (doc 5, 6, 7, 8). The Muslims simply fought their enemies, or their disbelievers. This is a form of conquest because non-Islamic members don’t want to battle them so they convert.
Certain Islamic terrorist cells, most notably, Al Qaeda, think of religious goals in political terms. Because of the environment in which they live (Shari ’ah Law and the indoctrination of the Muslim faith to all in the Middle East) religion and politics go hand in hand. While religious terrorism is the most
Yes, this nation was founded upon the morals of self-preservation of the individual, but doesn’t that also fall under the category of preservation as a state, not just the individual? As a government, it is its job as the ruling body of the state to protect its citizens. In order to protect its citizens you must be able to defend yourself from your enemies, within and abroad. The men that seek to destroy our way of life are brainwashed fanatics that have been tapped at the psychological core, to unleash a terror unto innocents in the name of a religion. The men of these terror movements are stalwart in their beliefs.
For example, he states that Islam is a religion firmly rooted in the traditions of Jewish and Christian Scriptures or explains how “Jihad” is originally meant only for defensive purposes. Similarly, How to Win A Cosmic War: Globalization, and the End of the War on Terror, another work by Reza Aslan he explains the realities of many muslims and fundamentalists have come to view the problems in their life, their analytical process and consequently their ideological assumptions. Here also Aslan distinguishes groups like “Hamas” that have political adjectives unlike, the jihadist group “al-Quaida” which are often taught to have the same objectives. The point is clear, if nations want to learn to live with each other 2 without having to go to war they have to, at least understand each other. Another overlapping theme, is challenging the concept that the worlds grievances are based on larger issues like religion as in, “Clash of Civilizations Theory” or taking part in the “Cosmic War” rhetoric.
Religion and Violence According to the Harvard Divinity School, “Religion is a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices that serves the purpose of establishing rules and principles in a society”. When studying various religions, it becomes credible that the principles instilled are those that are morally “just”. Every major religion specifically addresses the issue of violence, and the vast majority condemns such actions. Individuals following a particular religion are expected to follow the rules and principles established which should create a world that is morally righteous and free from violence. For this instance, this is not the case, society must constantly correct immoral actions performed by certain individuals.