In the infancy of America, terrorism was fought on the shores of Tripoli, as supply ships bound for the Atlantic were held hostage or sunk . Since 9/11/01, the war on terror has shifted to sneak attacks on our own soil. With the bombing at yesterday’s Boston Marathon, many Americans want to know, what’s inside the mind of a terrorist.
Like Japanese pilots during World War II, there is a kamikaze mindset within most terrorists as some do change their mind. Nonetheless, this willingness to die to accomplish a Jihad, Holy War, is often unstoppable for public officials. The term kamikaze literally means God wind or divine wind. Unfortunately, once a terrorist buys into this notion, the unthinkable is played out on television like yesterday’s 2 bombings near the finish line in Boston.
However, what makes any terrorist like a fire cracker waiting to explode is the belief that by dying they are actually doing God’s will. While recent movies on terrorism have suggested a terrorist is promised 72 virgins in heaven for their sacrifice on earth, it doesn’t matter whether this its fact or fiction. Once the idea to commit suicide or set off bombs in the name of Allah is conceived, the process of James 1:13-15 is set into motion.
May God help all of us in America and anyone else in the world currently battling terrorism. My hope is that anyone thinking of such destruction will be convicted in their hearts and be led toward peace. Freewill is a powerful weapon, yet prayer can still penetrate the mind of a terrorist by altering their future acts. Pray for your enemies as Jesus called to his disciples and followers to do in Matthew 5:43-48.
by Jay Mankus
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