To say the belief itself just doesn't matter, is missing something:
I already gave an example:
If the belief doesn't matter then that would mean that cheese enthusaists are just as likely to kill as those who believe they are going to a martyr's for blowing themselves and others up... because 'it's just about the people'... ummm I don't think so.
People are motivated by their beliefs. People are driven by their beliefs, not the other way around.
EvF
I already gave an example:
EvF Wrote:[...] Dying for a supreme being, especially when you're expecting to go to a martyrs heaven for doing so - is quite a motivator if you so strongly believe it! I wouldn't expect the same from cheese enthusiasts to be honest. I don't see it as impossible but... - not exactly as likely!
If the belief doesn't matter then that would mean that cheese enthusaists are just as likely to kill as those who believe they are going to a martyr's for blowing themselves and others up... because 'it's just about the people'... ummm I don't think so.
People are motivated by their beliefs. People are driven by their beliefs, not the other way around.
EvF
