To be fair you get horrible acts from non-Muslims in places of depravity too. Look at some of the Christian groups in Africa. Look at Northern Ireland. I think saying it is the fault of Islam is far too simplistic. I think it has to do far more with society and culture.
People don't read their religious text then decide on their morals based on reading it. They will interpret/distort it into how they view the world, which is already largely based on their upbringing* and other life experiences.
* This doesn't just mean their parents values, although these can be important. A lot of people involved in terrorism are youngsters who are easy to manipulate.
Muslims aren't all happy living in the West, which is why some are going out to fight with ISIS and some that aren't hold a grudge against the West. The majority are happy, peaceful and get along fine with others.
I'm not saying there isn't a problem with Muslims and violence/terrorism. What I'm saying is that focusing solely on their religion as the motivation for those that get involved in this stuff is far too narrow.
People don't read their religious text then decide on their morals based on reading it. They will interpret/distort it into how they view the world, which is already largely based on their upbringing* and other life experiences.
* This doesn't just mean their parents values, although these can be important. A lot of people involved in terrorism are youngsters who are easy to manipulate.
Muslims aren't all happy living in the West, which is why some are going out to fight with ISIS and some that aren't hold a grudge against the West. The majority are happy, peaceful and get along fine with others.
I'm not saying there isn't a problem with Muslims and violence/terrorism. What I'm saying is that focusing solely on their religion as the motivation for those that get involved in this stuff is far too narrow.
