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Is religion the cause of terrorism?
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Motion
Is religion the cause of terrorism?
This motion created by Jolie
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The Debate
Terrorism is a relatively modern form of warfare which we've seen increasing globally. Some of the most publicised attacks such as 9/11 and the 7/7 London terror bombings have been directly linked to religiously motivated terrorist groups like al-Qaeda. Terrorism is a problem experienced world-wide and committed by various groups and individuals. While links are often made between terrorism and religion, is religion actually the common factor which leads to each attack?
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Not all religious people are terrorists and when taken out of context this line of argumentation can come politically charged and dangerous. However, religion and terrorism are linked in ways that cannot be denied, and understanding religious motivations and reducing the scope and control of religion around the world is an important step in seeking to implement effective counter-terrorism strategies.
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