Terrorism: It’s Not About Religion or Country, It’s About the Real Enemy
When I say "Terrorists don’t belong to any religion or country," people often look at me like I’m speaking against my own country.
They ask,
"If terrorists aren’t linked to any religion or country, why do they kill in the name of religion or country?"
And I think to myself,
I wish people could understand that the truth is far more complex than they think.
Why Do People Refuse to Understand?
The first reason is emotional attachment.
Every person has an emotional connection to their country, their religion, and their community.
So, when an uncomfortable truth comes up, they often perceive it as a personal attack on their identity.
They think that I’m criticizing the entire nation or religion,
when in fact, my goal is just one thing —
to understand the truth, and identify the real enemy.
Because until we understand the actual problem, we can never find the solution.
What is the Real Face of Terrorism?
Terrorists may use religion or country as a label,
but their true identity is defined by hatred, lust for power, and broken humanity.
A terrorist doesn’t represent their religion — they represent their hatred.
They use religion as a cover story,
to justify their politics, personal frustrations, and acts of violence.
Scientific Perspective:
Studies have shown that terrorism is primarily driven by psychosocial factors like alienation, poverty, and radicalization processes, rather than religion or ethnicity. According to a report from the University of Maryland's National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), terrorists often have personal or ideological motivations that lead them to interpret their faith or nationality through a lens of violence. The data points to patterns of psychological isolation, distorted identities, and political grievances that align with acts of terrorism, rather than religious beliefs or cultural backgrounds themselves.
The Dangerous Trap: Country vs Country
In our society, there is another dangerous pattern:
When an attack happens, we immediately blame an entire country or an entire religion.
Like, if a student hits me in school,
and I go and hit someone from his class — would that be justice?
No, it wouldn’t.
This is the same pattern we see between two countries.
A terrorist attacks, and we punish an entire nation or community,
without understanding who the actual perpetrator was.
Psychological Insight:
This kind of thinking is rooted in groupthink and in-group/out-group psychology. Research in social psychology shows that people tend to stereotype entire groups based on the actions of a few individuals. This cognitive bias can lead to scapegoating, where the actions of a small group are unfairly attributed to an entire community or nation. The idea that "one bad apple spoils the bunch" is often promoted, even though empirical research contradicts this narrative. Not all members of a religion, ethnicity, or country act the same, and generalizing behavior based on these factors only fuels hatred and division.
What Do I Think?
Sometimes, I feel like some politicians also use this divide-and-rule strategy.
They play with people’s emotions.
Without any real proof,
they blame an entire nation or community —
this is an old, manipulative political tactic.
And when I openly talk about it,
people think I’m speaking against my own country.
No,
I’m with my country — so much so that I want my country to stand for truth and justice,
not blind revenge.
How Can I Make My True Intentions Clear?
I’ve realized that people understand you when you respect their emotions and approach things with understanding.
So, when I talk about it, I make sure to clarify right from the start:
"I love my country as much as you do."
"I’m not against my country, I’m speaking for the betterment of my country."
"My target is not a country, it’s the mentality of hatred and terrorism — no matter where it comes from."
When you frame it like this, people listen more openly.
Not everyone, but some do.
Who is the True Patriot?
I believe,
A true patriot isn’t the one who blindly supports everything their country does.
A true patriot is the one who has the courage to recognize their country’s flaws and raise their voice to correct them.
A true patriot is someone who, instead of acting emotionally, consciously seeks the betterment of their country.
My Message:
> "Terrorists don’t have a religion.
> Their only religion is hatred and bloodshed.
> And anyone who associates them with a particular community or country
> is unknowingly helping to fulfill terrorism’s ultimate goal:
> Divide and Hate."
I only want one thing:
Let’s recognize the real enemy — and stop fighting amongst ourselves.
Let’s be the ones who break the cycle of hatred, not be a part of it.