David Cameron’s comment on the relationship between Islam and horrific recent events in Nairobi doesn’t seem to make full sense:
“These appalling terrorist attacks that take place where the perpetrators claim they do it in the name of a religion – they don’t,” he said.
Although of course it is is entirely reasonable to argue that such terrorists’ understanding of their religion is horribly perverted, and that Muslims should certainly not in any way be held collectively responsible for such attacks, it seems clear that these people are acting in the name of religion. Given the very precise and chilling details of the role played by religion in determining the fate of hostages, it seems bizarre to brush that fact aside. [Harry’s Place] Read more
