The Guidebook for Taking a Life

With Islamist violence brewing in various parts of the world, the set of rules that seek to guide and justify the killing that militants do is growing more complex.

This jihad etiquette is not written down, and for good reason. It varies as much in interpretation and practice as extremist groups vary in their goals. But the rules have some general themes that underlie actions ranging from the recent rash of suicide bombings in Algeria and Somalia, ... Full Story »

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Dale Penn
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by Dale Penn - Oct. 1, 2008

This is an important topic and provides insight into the dangers of religion - and how those so inclined can twist religious writing to support whatever cause they deem just. To acknowledge this and understand the danger this poses to our world isn't to insult to Islam, Judaism or Christianity - it is to support humanity. The scope of this article is limited to radical Islam, but radical religious belief of any stripe is just as dangerous and has cost (and continues to cost) the lives of countless innocents.

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