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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Jami Dwyer
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by Jami Dwyer - Oct. 1, 2008

Interesting glimpse at a few Muslim extremists. Unfortunately, racist because it (carelessly?) uses the word "Islamist" to describe a handful of Muslim extremists. I look forward to seeing the NYT feature the "Christianist" guidebook for killing innocent civilians. Good Christian George Bush has the blood of many children on his hands, and he sure did say God told him to bomb Iraq.

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