What is terrorism and how do we define it?

Question

I am taking a class on Islam. I need to write a paper on terrorism. Therefore, I am asking following questions (Only for the purpose of studying)
(1) How closely terrorism and Islam are related?
(2) How do we end terrorism?
(3) the difference between freedom fighter and a terrorist
Please, give the serious answers only. I am going to use this as a survey in my "Intro to Islam" class.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Terrorism is the systematic use, or threatened use, of violence to intimidate a population or government and thereby effect political, religious or ideological change.
Freedom fighter is a relativistic local term for those engaged in rebellion against an established organization that is thought to be oppressive.

Islam and terrorism are only related because a large number of Islamic radicals have chosen to use terrorism as a tactic. In turn other Islamic groups may agree with the stated goal of converting every one to Islam but are not in favor of terrorism. When they fail to condemn the terrorist for their violence they are placing Islam as a whole in the same light with the terrorist.

How do we end terrorism? Everyone converting to Islam would not resolve the problem as they would want more. That makes things very difficult and moves us to a point where we may find it necessary to make it so painful that no one is willing to risk continuing with violent acts. It took two nuclear bombs to convince the Japanese to see the world differently. It will require more this time and that is a decision that no one wishes to make.

Answer 3

My opinion a terrorist is when a neighbor tries to force their way of life or belief system on another neighbor, with manipulation, control , money and power. As long as there is Money, Power and a desire to control a neighbor there will never be any peace or end to terrorism, it very difficult to determine who the true terrorist is, because each party is trying to force their way of life on one another, instead of accepting one another and keeping the peace the two powers choose to battle over their own belief system, it a power struggle, the nature of mankind is sin and as long as Money, Power and control is the evil that brings on pure evil. In reality in this there is no true form of freedom, because of the 3 main sources of evil, Money, Power, and Control, Most people are deceived to think they have freedom , yet the only true freedom I have found was inside my self, my feeling and ideas and opinions and the moral standards I choose to live by and religion. These are things no one can take away from me. Every one in the USA compromises their individual freedoms and in this justice system, your freedom is base on how much money you have to purchase your freedom. The term freedom fighter is just a colorful word that battles the neighbor they are having a power struggle with, in either case both could be considered the terrorist.

Answer 4

Terrorism is also a comment on present happenings. Terrorism is closely related with the human minds..not with islam. We can end terrorism by giving employment to all the unemployed youth. To end terrorism USA have to give up production of veapons,pravoking wars,intruding in the disputes among other countries. I am praposing our Indian govt to form a special army to link all indian rivers from 1998 itself.

Answer 5

Terrorism - People who want to reshape the world in their image & kill anyone who disagrees.

Certain terrorist organzations use their own interpretation of Islam to support their evil ways & plans. They do not reflect Islamic people in general.

Hunt down & destroy terrorist operations & members. There is no negotating with terrorists for peace, as liberals try to promote.

Freedom fighters are those who fight for the freedom of their people. Terrorists seek to destroy those who disagree with them & do not believe in freedoms.

Answer 6

When innocent people get hurt.