lostfan Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 You want to read the full article but the gist of it is below: The new code, a 417-page religious document entitled "Corrective Studies" is the result of more than two years of intense and secret talks between the leaders of the LIFG and Libyan security officials. The code's most direct challenge to al Qaeda is this: "Jihad has ethics and morals because it is for God. That means it is forbidden to kill women, children, elderly people, priests, messengers, traders and the like. Betrayal is prohibited and it is vital to keep promises and treat prisoners of war in a good way. Standing by those ethics is what distinguishes Muslims' jihad from the wars of other nations." The code has been circulated among some of the most respected religious scholars in the Middle East and has been given widespread backing. It is being debated by politicians in the U.S. and studied by western intelligence agencies. Video: Into the prison in Tripoli Gallery: The new jihadi code In essence the new code for jihad is exactly what the West has been waiting for: a credible challenge from within jihadist ranks to al Qaeda's ideology. While the code states that jihad is permissible if Muslim lands are invaded -- citing the cases of Afghanistan, Iraq and Palestine -- the guidelines it sets down for when and how jihad should be fought, and its insistence that civilians should not be targeted are a clear rebuke to the goals and tactics of bin Laden's terrorist network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukeEm Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I dont think religion is the reason these people engage in terrorism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 02:55 PM) I dont think religion is the reason these people engage in terrorism. There are studies out there which suggest that religion alone doesn't do it, poverty alone doesn't do it, usually the trigger winds up being some form of legitimate military occupation against the will of a population. You can combine that with the other factors, but that winds up being key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 It's not the ONLY reason they engage in terrorism. There's a whole formula that goes with it, and then it needs a spark. Terrorist networks build through social networks mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 05:57 PM) There are studies out there which suggest that religion alone doesn't do it, poverty alone doesn't do it, usually the trigger winds up being some form of legitimate military occupation against the will of a population. You can combine that with the other factors, but that winds up being key. Poverty really isn't even that much of a factor, it doesn't help, but a lot of terrorists come from average middle-class families. You are right though... the #1 reason, by far, is prolonged war in Muslim countries. Edited November 13, 2009 by lostfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 05:58 PM) It's not the ONLY reason they engage in terrorism. There's a whole formula that goes with it, and then it needs a spark. Terrorist networks build through social networks mostly. Damn that Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 06:24 PM) Damn that Facebook. lol. That's one of the many possible ways. Although if you spread jihadist propaganda through a public website like that you're a f***ing moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 07:24 PM) Although if you spread jihadist propaganda through a public website like that you're a f***ing moron. From what I can tell it can also get you a $90,000 a year job in the army as a Psychologist. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 07:24 PM) lol. That's one of the many possible ways. Although if you spread jihadist propaganda through a public website like that you're a f***ing moron. Hah, I wasn't serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 09:08 PM) Hah, I wasn't serious... I know I just like to read myself writing sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 13, 2009 -> 08:20 PM) I know I just like to read myself writing sometimes. Well, considering some of the other dumb s*** I post I guess I should probably really use green... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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