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Violence
and Terrorism
in a Larger Context
By Mehrzad Boroujerdi
A
German philosopher once said: “It is part of morality not to
be at home in one’s home.” Allow me to speak as a man who by
deliberate choice as well as involuntary circumstances often
finds himself “homeless.” Better yet, allow me to speak as a
“skeptical homeless man” who in the aftermath of the heinous
acts committed on September 11 is more inclined than ever to
subscribe to that worldview best summed up in the phrase “pessimism
of intellect, optimism of will.”
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World Photos
The
Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is a holy site
in Islam second only to nearby Mecca. The conflict between westernization
and Islamic tradition has become much more acute since the September
11 attacks.
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