Fundamentalism, no matter what religion it is found in, is dangerous. But, it’s more complicated and nuanced than just they’re crazy and want to kill us. “We” have contributed to them feeling that way through “our” actions and inactions. I’m not saying they’re right; just that “we” can’t shirk all responsibility.
As far as the so-called “war on terrorism” being a war on Islam…I don’t know, but I can see how it could easily be interpreted that way, especially by Muslims. But it would be more a war with Judaism and Christianity on one side and Islam on the other, rather than just Christianity vs. Islam.
If it is a religious war, that’s not all it is. There are major elements of control and greed on “our” part as well. |