Here is a theory...On why we are targeted by Islamic fanatics.?

Question

I do not know how many times I have heard of us being referred to as "Godless infidel's" in the media. While serving in Bahrain I have been in quite a few discussions with Muslims. Something they tell us to avoid actually. In our in brief one thing they stressed was that an expression of athiesm was far worse than showing any faith even if your religious views do not see eye to eye. A total lack of faith in a higher power is completely baffeling to middle eastern muslims.

Religon has been seperate from state since the founding fathers. Religion was still a major part of our society until after WWII. Since than laws have been passed that inhibit how we can express our faith in public. Yet we constantly portray hedonism in our media outlets. This is percieved as arrogant and self rightious without having any religon to support our rightiousness.

Yes our history with isriel is well documented. There are a thousand diferent idiologies that are used to justify ones actions. Sure the leaders are inspired by our political stances. But they utilize religion to recruit and inspire thier underlings into action.

Answer 1

Interesting theory -- and possibly valid.

It's difficult to reconcile our own Constitutional imperative to not have govt mandate religious activity, with the cultural effects of being perceived as being too agnostic or atheist.

However -- look at the other countries that are even more anti-religion -- and they do not get the same level of hatred as we do.

So, is it because of our supposedly anti-religious foundation? Or because we are more hypocritical about it?

Answer 2

I see a couple of possible flaws in your theory...
First... religion is more a tool than a cause of terrorism, providing a powerful force to rally under. Any religion, Christian, Jewish, Islam can be, and has been, taken to extremes and manifested as terrorism. Many Palestinians are Christian, Israelis are Jewish, the IRA is Christian, the KKK and Army of God use Christianity... just to name a few. Some of the root causes of terrorism: living day-to-day in an occupied land, poverty, feelings of futility and hopelessness for any means to make a positive change. There's also disenfranchisement... what good is it to finally get to vote if the government you voted for is not really yours and is falling apart?

Second... I get the impression that probably the people you spoke with were not terrorists, but everyday civilians. As such their views are certainly valid, but not necessarily representative of the terrorist mindset. There's alot of ground between anger at characteristics of another culture and wanting to commit violence against civilians of another culture. Just my opinion.

Answer 3

It's not about our media it's about the stranglehold we have the planet in. It's about letting ourselves be taken over by corporations who pledge allegiance only to themselves and the almighty dollar and recreate colonial systems throughout the world.

Answer 4

I'm guessing it has more to do with the fact we support Israel, invade their countries without provocation and generally act like we own the world and everything and everyone in it.

Source: History of the world.

P.S. But if you want to bow to the will of religious fanatics so they will think more highly of you, feel free to pray in public. Just keep in mind that Jesus told you not to.

Answer 5

OK