Is it justified to blame whole community (muslims) if 'one' out of 'a million' commits some act of terrorism?

Answer 1

Certainly not.

To blame the entire community for just a fraction of it committing the act of terrorisnm ia not fair by any measure.

So lets give it a thought why the entire community is blamed.

1. Because we seldom hear voices of protest from within the community against terrorism, and those which we hear are meek and are often suppressed within the community itself.

2. Because religious platform is often used to incite the general masses (and I believe the community is very close knit and attends these friday sermons) against the government and in general in support of terrorist activities or outfits.

3. Because those who committ such violent acts have been seen to come from affluent sections of the community also. (so one cannot say that such people committ such crimes just for monetary gains)

4. General attitude of the community of wanting to be treated specially when they form the 2nd largest religious group in the country, instead of thinking of themselves as a mainstream participant in the development of the country. (here am refering to India).

5. Many such terrorists have been proved to have links to people from the community who are respected and are seen as leaders by the community itself.

I mean why doesnt the community shun supportign those who are involved and bring them to punishment themselves, thereby shuting the mouths that blames the entire community for an act committed by some?

Again I repeat its not correct to blame the community as a whole for a sections wrong doings, if the community does not support it and is active in getting the miscreants punished.

Answer 2

No, but if 10% of all Muslims are sympathetic to terrorism (or jihad/martyrdom/physical violence) then that still leaves 100 million + people who want non-Muslims degraded under Shariah law and a caliphate.


I'm trying to be pragmatic here. There is a problem with freedom and individual rights in the Middle East, and it is caused by extreme religious views. Why is this a problem to acknowledge?

Answer 3

No, but some people who make these assumptions may have had bad experiences with other Muslims in the past and are just taking their anger out.


It sounds illogical to most people, but those who have experienced severe trauma tend to blame the entire community because that community gives the victim flashbacks or reminds them of the person who did such a horrible crime towards them.

Look, my mom hates Rajput men a lot because my real father (a Rajput) did something very bad to her and she's left traumatized.....even though she's Rajput and we're all Rajput.

Answer 4

I don't think it's the few acts of terrorism committed by Muslims that bothers people here on YA as much as the billions of Muslims who sit back and say nothing after it happens. Even the Christians, whom we debate with back and forth, sometimes heatedly and sometimes in humour, will loudly denounce acts of terror that are committed in the name of their religion, (Timothy McVeigh, I think was one of them).

They hold vigils and candle light prayer gatherings for people they never even met. Often a pile of flowers and notes will appear at the sight of a death over here in North America.

But where are the Muslims when acts of terror occur? They are banded together to denounce any perceived act of revenge or racism towards THEM, with no thought to the deceased or the grieving families, who need public support as well.

I think THAT'S what ticks some people off the most. But that's just one POV.

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Answer 5

i think that's with the aid of fact of two motives: a million)human beings choose in charge others for issues that happen. it scares human beings whilst there is not any concrete excuse for some thing. now, i'm no longer diminshing the effect and inhumanity of extremist acts of terror. there are extreme motives for why issues like this happen. regardless of the undeniable fact that, human beings extra often than no longer have a no longer ordinary time excepting that some human beings have been sick and had very messed-up ideals. they as a replace might decide to pin it on their way of existence, faith, or upbringing. it makes it less difficult for them to appreciate and settle for, and much less alien. 2) ties into the 1st- human beings do in contrast to what they do no longer comprehend. additionally: bandwagon mentality and the media. whilst the standard public is in a state of panic, and that they see photos of who possibly has dedicated an act of terror or crime, the subsequent time they see some thing comparable their minds will straight away click into the comparable ideas-set. wish i helped, it particularly is my uneducated opinion. i'm no longer muslim, and that i'm no longer american, yet i wish my outlook grow to be of a few value. have a sturdy night! ;)

Answer 6

It is justified to blame the whole community if the commuinty does not stand up for what is right. In doing so they show that they dont tolerate nonsense in the name of religion because the terrorist is in fact tarnishing the name of religion by being violent. The peace loving people should stand up to speak and influence the one who go stray.

Answer 7

The answer seems too obvious. In a sense, though, the hate is in all of us and violence is the consequence. Hate passes vocally or intuitively from person to person like a snowball going downhill. It can't be hidden, only virtually eliminated if we all do our part and help the hurting. We've let the squeeky wheels go unattended and the whole cart breaks down. The answer to the question, "Am I my brother's keeper" is a resounding. "Yes."

Answer 8

No, but in the UK there have been muslim clerics inciting this type of action in the name of Allah, and family and friends hiding suspects. Until this stops, unfortunately, all muslims and people of asian background will remain under suspicion.

It was the same when the IRA was conduting bombing campaigns in mainland UK - everyone with an irish accent was immediately suspected of being a terrorist.

An atheist

Answer 9

The truth is that
out of all Muslims, 60% try Terrorism themselves, 35% are too timid to attempt themselves & R approving spectators, & about 5% , who dare to hesitantly mutter their half hearted opposition.

Answer 10

No we should not blame whole community because of one persons bad acts...it is not logical..But I feel pity for other million minus one..if they don't condemn the one and keep silent like cowards..