GEN 499 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Indiana University Robert H. Mckinney School Of Law, Establishment Clause, Political Philosophy
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For some individuals or religious groups, their beliefs are what they use to justify their horrible behaviors and actions, which they, in turn, use this immoral ammunition to carry out their violence. However, many people feel that their faith and beliefs make them feel safe, and they have a place to go where they feel loved and supported. Further research is needed to determine how certain religions breed conflict and violence, yet others foster love and peace. The american people following 9/11 were frightened, and that was rightfully so. However, the fear that came afterward led to the stereotyping and labeling of anyone that didn"t look native-born or anyone that looked to be from the middle east. Muslims that were born in the usa were scared, and regardless of their peaceful religious practices; the. We assumed that all individuals from the middle east were islamic extremists just based on their ethnicity and the ignorance of a majority of the.