- Vinisha
(Most of this article was written in class during a Writing Skills assignment)
Sometimes things go our way and sometimes they don't. Terrorism is widely recognized as the most threatening enemy of
mankind. News about any terrorist attack in any corner of the world gives a
spine-chilling effect. Terrorists do not see themselves as evil. They believe
they are legitimate aggressors, fighting for what they believe in. hence, by
whatever means possible, they try to attain their goals.
‘We can’t accommodate terrorism, its like demanding the IMPOSSIBLE.’
I have heard this almost every time a terrorist attack is carried out. And
immediately after the attack, there will be some ‘secular’ rather ‘sickular’
leaders giving statements. They would talk about how cowardly the leaders are and
how brave are those who die innocent.
It might not be the right time to ask but still I
do. We can always keep alert and prevent such attacks but for how long? We do
need to ask what makes people plan such attacks. These cannot be natural
disasters. These mass murders are executed with a carefully thought-out plan. After the
questions, the so-called leaders would choose their words judiciously and paint
a saintly picture of unity that nature has and ‘they’ don’t. They would end saying –
“terror has no religion.” LIARS!
They claim it is money, the biggest reason for the
destruction. No wonder it refuses to stop. No wonder it keeps
growing. As the real problem has never been acknowledged, never been
controlled. Religion is and has always been the greatest fuel for terror and threat
to life and property.
26/11, 9/11 – the dates hold a profound
meaning to all. These were the days when horrific terror struck Mumbai and the United
States. These are just a few examples which exhibit the acts of terror.
Heard stories and made the movies, the facts have
not turned. All religious people are not bigots but all terrorists are
certainly religious.
Someone has to control these religious think-tanks
before they bomb the last surviving common man. If you really love your
religion, your life, try to see where you are going wrong. Can any god be so cruel as to condone such indiscriminate murder?
We
all refuse to accept these facts generally. Bur we need to understand the need of
the hour whether this red color is of passionate DANGER
or LOVE!
Ask
yourself and decide how you will end the lie.
well vinisha i certainly appreciate ur views but don't you think blaming religion for terrorism is wrong at our part well when we talk about religion - what is it basically ... for me it one's opinion/belief/choice/decision which one is free to opt. in a democratic country like ours .... with million people here we are atleast bound to have lacks of individual choices .... and when religion is basically one's point of view then obviously with so many out there you are bound to have arguments with one wanting to prove one's opinion more sound than the other ... its a human nature .... u tell me don't u practice this idea in routine of proving ur point right over the other .... then from where does terrorism come in ... well the conflicts come in with the way with which one argues isn't it ... now u tell me for terrorism not to take place should we not even have our individual opinions??
ReplyDeleteI value your question,mam.
DeleteReligion is not THE problem.
Religion can strengthen the dark and the light sides of human nature. I believe, religion teaches hatred. The violence comes by willingness to do whatever it takes to obtain the desire for love for one's group. Religious identity and beliefs may be an important part of motivation for terrorists. Religions all have both peaceful and violent messages. The use (and misuse) of moral arguments should consider TOLERANCE. We should not let our emotions overcome our logic and understandings.