How we can solve the problem of the terrorism

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the complex issue of terrorism, exploring its causes, potential solutions, and the implications of various political and social factors. Participants examine historical, religious, and governmental influences on terrorism, as well as the role of education and state actions in perpetuating or mitigating the problem.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants identify Arab dictators, the Palestine problem, and religious education in Saudi Arabia as primary reasons for terrorism.
  • Others question whether Islam itself is a cause of terrorism, suggesting that religious extremism is not limited to any one faith.
  • A viewpoint is presented that secular education may not uniformly reduce terrorism, as individuals can possess technological skills while still holding extremist beliefs.
  • There is a suggestion that state actions, particularly by the U.S. government, contribute to terrorism, with some arguing that the state itself is a significant candidate for terrorism.
  • Participants debate the notion that Israel benefits from terrorism, with some arguing that it incurs significant costs and losses due to terrorist actions.
  • Some assert that the occupation of Middle Eastern countries by certain nations is a contributing factor to terrorism.
  • There are claims that terrorism is a resort of extremists who feel powerless, and that the concept of a "War on Terrorism" is overly simplistic and ineffective.
  • Concerns are raised about the impact of political structures on the perpetuation of terrorism and the challenges of achieving peace in the region.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of competing views on the causes of terrorism and the effectiveness of proposed solutions. There is no consensus on the primary factors contributing to terrorism or the best approaches to address it.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various historical and political contexts, but there are limitations in the assumptions made about the relationship between education, governance, and terrorism. The discussion also highlights the complexity of defining terrorism and its causes.

  • #61
Count Iblis said:
All we need to do to "wipe religion off the face of the earth" is to teach children in school the facts about the world and about religion. I.e. that science has more or less explained everything, in the sense that the fundamentals of everything for all practical purposes are known, and that religion has been falsified.
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Nonsense.
 
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