terrorism exploits people. it does not respect a person's conscience. to try to impose on others by violent means what we consider to be the truth is an offense against human dignity and ultimately an offense against god.
terrorism exploits god. he becomes an idol for one's purpose. he is the father of all, he whom we all invoke cannot be the executioner of his children. such is often the result of fanatic fundamentalism.
terrorism exploits religion. it is aprofanation to declare oneself a terrorist in the name of god, to do violence to others in his name.
a genuine religious belief is the chief antidote to violence and conflict.
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