Some thoughts on Terrorism

[kallistii]

Terrorism boils down to power. As media and the internet spreads culture/information around the world, power based upon control of information is quickly being eroded away.

Most religions are based upon control of information...and the fundamentalists of all religions fear the loss of control of their information. Unfortunately for them, Information wants to be Free, and unless you destroy it, it will always leak out.

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are all religions based upon a priesthood that mediates the flow of information between their Deity, and the people. And thus the priesthood of each religion fears the loss of that power. So the resort to tighter control of their followers, and fear is a very easy and effective way to control people. And this is the heart of Terrorism...the use of Fear to make people behave the way you want them.

Unfortunately, this use of Fear is what underlays out culture today. Many people do not do things simply because they fear being arrested and/or killed. That's why Police and Armies exist.

One day, I hope, people will do things simply because it is the best thing for society, not because The State holds power of them.

Comments

[dirtybunny.livejournal.com]

"One day, I hope, people will do things simply because it is the best thing for society, not because The State holds power of them."

amen.