Title: The True Reasons for Terrorism, Why Terrorism Fails, and How to Stop Terrorism « Phil for Humanity
Headings: The True Reasons for Terrorism, Why Terrorism Fails, and How to Stop Terrorism
The True Reasons for Terrorism, Why Terrorism Fails, and How to Stop Terrorism
Content: The True Reasons for Terrorism, Why Terrorism Fails, and How to Stop Terrorism « Phil for Humanity


The True Reasons for Terrorism, Why Terrorism Fails, and How to Stop Terrorism
It is often incorrectly believed that the purpose of terrorism is to cause fear and the eradication of people who do not share the same religious beliefs as the terrorists. While this belief has some truth, it greatly underestimates the true reasons for terrorism. Terrorists believe that they have no alternative options for their political, economic, and/or religious grievances and oppression. As a result, terrorists kill and maim random civilians at random places and at random times to give publicity to their causes. In return, terrorist believe this publicity would cause more violence and uprisings. Eventually, terrorists believe this will ultimately force changes in favor to their political, economic, and/or religious demands. The flaw with the logic of terrorism is that violence begets more violence. The oppressing group that is being terrorized will become even more oppressive and violent to the oppressed group and maybe even to other people; and in return, the terrorists will escalate their efforts too. Alternatively, if a violent terrorist group seizes power thus becoming the oppressors themselves, the newly oppressed group of people will then seek revenge.