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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele]
Religion obviously has a role, just as religion plays a role in Israel and many other places. But, the people in ISIS didn't just wake up one day and decide they wanted to establish Islam worldwide. ISIS is much different than other groups we have confronted. It is very interested in capturing territory and establishing a country. It grew out of those who were powerless within the countries in which they lived (primarily Syria and Iraq). Islam -- more specifically Wahhabi Islam -- has been a useful ideology, but is not the driver. Attacks like those in Paris, Beirut, and against the Russian aircraft are aimed at those who are attacking them. They are seen as defensive, aimed at stopping the attacks not spreading Islam.

Over simplifying or misrepresenting the situation leads to solutions which at best are ineffective and at worst inflame things even more. To defeat ISIS, you have to understand it accurately.
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I completely agree there is much more to ISIS motives than purely religious.  But this in no way should diminish or sweep under the carpet the role that religion does play.  I highly doubt a suicide bomber volunteers to do their heinous act so their leaders can capture territory and establish a country.[/quote]

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