The evidence from the Bethel case is that Matthew Fraser used bad language in a speech. Because he expressed it at the wrong place at the wrong time. Even though he had the freedom of expression he expressed at the wrong time so Matthew was severely punished. Star Simpson should be prosecuted because she had a bomb threat when she was in the airport. Furthermore she was arrested at gunpoint.
Every day we see the reaches of religion, whether it be the terrorist Muslim leaders in the middle east or closer to home with churches picketing funerals and pro-life activists showing grotesque pictures of fetuses on the side of the road when you are driving to work. Even looking back through history we see religious wars that condemned countless people to death. My argument is not from the point of view of an atheist but a baptized catholic that does not agree with the way the church still puts its sometimes dirty hands in all areas of life. The church as we know it is not good for religion or faith. A few of the bad sides of religion include the way that different religions get stereotyped into the most terrible side of extremists.
Sentences such as this one made the people scared and angry at the Muslims and may have change their opinions of the Muslims. Consequently making them want to kill them because of all the ordeals. Urban also used the technique of causing people to change themselves through integrity. This is shown in the sentence when he says ‘He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me’. People wanted to have others honor them which caused many to join the crusade.
1. Examine the view that morality is dependant on religion. Morality is principles concerned with what is right or wrong. Those who believe that morality and religion are linked argue that morality requires religion, and all of our knowledge of right and wrong comes from God. H.P Owen said that “it is impossible to conceive of a command without also thinking of a commander” which means that if there are moral laws, then there must a lawgiver who set them.
There are no clear similarities between different types of terrorists and they are certainly not all empowered by political reasons. At one point, due to the infamous September 11 terrorist attacks that left the modern world reeling with shock and gripped by anxiety, many people had the stereotype that a terrorist would have brown skin and follow the Islamic faith. The many bombings by Islamic groups in the recent decade has led to stereotype becoming more negative and further solidifies the stigma that the word carries. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force and
When those in power face challenges to their rule, conflict may force them to commit horrific acts of cruelty and repression. When a power-hungry leader faces conflict which poses a challenge to his/her position, he/she may resort to unthinkable acts to secure his/her position. The desire for power and fear of the consequences of losing power may force someone in a position of power to turn into a cruel dictator. During the 2011 Syrian uprising, Syria’s leader committed repeated human rights abuses to cling to his power. President Bashar al-Assad, a western-trained optician and once viewed as a reformer, ordered the military to fire on protesters, with nearly 3,000 killed in the conflict.
Humans individually may also disagree over what is right and wrong : while one person may say gossiping is an awful thing that should be avoided another person may think that so long that the person you are gossiping about doesn’t hear or find out, it’s okay. So what controls what we personally believe is right or wrong? Is it our countries laws, our society’s beliefs or our family’s upbringing? Or does it go deeper than that: it is our natural instinct or something built up by religion? And if it is religion how come those from different religions have different opinions?
The Affect of Religion on Terrorism September 11th, 2001 is a day our country will never forget; it was a day that held one of the biggest terroristic attacks that our country has ever seen. These events, subsequently, launched our current war on terrorism and Al-Qaeda. Following the events of 9/11, many sociologists and political figures questioned whether or not religion had been a major influence on terrorism, or was it the leading cause of these questionable acts. We understand that religion and terrorism are closely related, this is because the majority of the individuals committing these acts are members of a religious group; can we blame religion for fueling these acts? Or could it be the group of individuals, as a whole, that influences these people to behave in such a manner?
The rioting and violence then spread to other parts of London and quickly extended to further areas of the UK [1]. Trouble spread “like a contagion” and at “unprecedented speed” to sixty-six flash points across England; five people were murdered, and the damage caused was estimated at £500 million[8]. Buildings and cars were set alight, shops were looted and the police were petrol bombed [2]. The shooting of Mark Duggan caused public outrage, as many people felt there was misconduct by the police and the shooting was unwarranted. The shooting was the reason for some original remonstrations; however there were other factors that sparked the nationwide protests, and the extreme violence which followed.
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.