Terrorism is a politically instigated mental problem than religious. Do you agree? Why or Why not? In today's global community, terrorism is a problem that is affecting nations worldwide. It is an international phenomenon. Many countries are affected by it either directly or indirectly. Terrorism is the use of fear and violence to intimidate the society and government organizations. Terrorism is a broad term. The main goal behind terrorism is the intention of terrorists to get their voices heard. These goals may be religious, political or ideological in nature. However, the root cause of terrorism is thought to be religious. Many Islamic nations in the name of Holy Quran practice this evil. Some nations support it; some condone it while some stand against it with all their vigor. Islamic countries which preach terrorism have certainly not got past the first chapter of thy holy book.
Terrorism is a politically instigated mental problem than religious. Do you agree? Why or Why not?
"With guns, you can kill terrorists with
education you can kill terrorism.”
Malala Yousafzai.
In today's global community, terrorism is a
problem that is affecting nations worldwide. It is an international phenomenon.
Many countries are affected by it either directly or indirectly. Terrorism is
the use of fear and violence to intimidate the society and government
organizations. Terrorism is a broad term. US State Department defines terrorism
to be composed of four elements. The first is a threat or act of violence. The
second element is a political objective. Third is making a direct violent
attack on the civilians and making them a primary target. Lastly, it is carried
by supporting nation or nations of terrorism. This is a dangerous social evil
which is acting as a hazard to the mankind. The main goal behind terrorism is
the intention of terrorists to get their voices heard. These goals may be
religious, political or ideological in nature.
However, the root cause of terrorism is
thought to be religious. Many Islamic nations in the name of Holy Quran
practice this evil. Some nations support it; some condone it while some stand
against it with all their vigor. Islamic countries which preach terrorism have
certainly not got past the first chapter of thy holy book. Their radical
thinking and approach to train young lads into suicide bombers is descriptive
enough of their service to their religion. Jihad is what is taught to the young
Muslims in poor backward Muslim dominated nations. Anyone who is against the
religion and teachings of Islam is considered as enemies. Several terrorist
organizations like ISIS and Lashkar are promoting terrorism under the cover of
religion. Countries like Iran, Iraq, Syria and Pakistan are providing shelter
to many terrorists and terrorist organizations. But the question arises how
these poor nations and organizations are able to conduct such violent trainings
and activities at such large scale? Who gives them the funding for all this? In
these nations, where citizens are devoid of basic amenities of life, where are
the latest gadgets and ammunitions coming from? The answer to these 15
politics; the root motivation of terrorism is actually the political
organizations which play their game in the name of religion to achieve their
goals.
Terrorism is a politically instigated mental
problem than religious. Politicians are the real terrorists who often indulge
and promote these violent acts remaining undercover. Terrorism is political.
Different types of terrorism exist, but each of these has the same objective of
effecting change within or in respect to a political system through the threat
or violent measures. Terrorism can be regarded as a violent methodology of
politics which is pursued by the weaker party in an attempt to change the
policies of the stronger power. If a terrorist group attacks a nation, then it
is implied that the nation is considered a stronger power by the weaker
terrorists who struggle to make their demands listen. But the leaders of strong
and confident nations do not engage in creating a sense of fear among its
citizens. They do not compromise upon their principles and strengths and
maintain a high moral ground to undercut portray of fear and violence put forth
by the weaker terrorist groups.
Terrorism is driven by politics and the
recruiting organizations of these terrorists are cast in religious, linguistic,
ethnic and moral terms. They justify the killing of innocent people. Terrorism
is not fundamentally driven by the basic theological differences between
religions or legal context between a religion and state system. Terrorist
groups like Al Qaeda and others didn't attack the West over theological
difference between Islam, Christianity and Judaism. The motives and goals
described by them are broadly political in nature and address issues of
economic oppression, political corruption and colonialism either explicitly or
implicitly. To the world, the grievances of terrorists groups seems to be
plastered as religious in nature, but their objectives on a large scale are
political in context.
Looking forth the current world scenario, it
can be presumed that terrorism will remain an integral and crucial part of the
political process in the future too. With politics involved at the grass root
level, the terrorism as a political act cannot be eradicated, despite claims by
powerful leaders and organizations. Till the time there is oppression or the
perception of oppression in the system, and inequality pertains to be the
strengths of the parties of various facets of the political argument, there
will be existence of people who choose violence as a ultimate road to achieve
and advance towards their goals.
To tame down terrorism, secular and
democratic developed and developing nations should have a shared understanding
to initiate a common response to any acts of terror keeping up with the highest
human principles and values. With a common response to terrorism, terrorists
group won't be able to target the potential weaknesses which exist between the
nations. If a group of countries follow the militarized 'war on terror'
approach, while other neighboring countries follow the militarized ‘war on
terror’ approach, while other neighboring countries pursue political
approaches, then it would be easy for the terrorists to loop in the weaknesses.
With a well studied approach, terrorists group thoroughly work upon the
strengths and weaknesses of the host countries and thereafter exploit the
differences between them.
To counter this, nations needs to join hands
to come to a basic approach such that the nature of terrorism can be understood
at the grass root level. A transnational understanding of the nature of
terrorism needs to be reached. If a terrorist group operates across the
national boundaries, then the countries associated should all have a clear
understanding of group's objectives, strategies, tactics and ideologies. This
is not only a preventive method but a strategy to counter the evil of
terrorism. It needs to be understood that combined efforts of nations can only
help citizens to lead a peaceful life and to prevent them from being the prey
to the political objectives. With clear understanding, nations can maintain
their supremacy and avoid getting into the trap where terrorists want to see a
dividing and fearful nation which is sliding down to their level so it becomes
easier for them to exploit the climate of fear.
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