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“It’s possible to be flippant here, when Jihadists fly aircraft into buildings they shout God is Great, what do atheists shout when they do it?” quote by Martin Amis
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““It’s possible to be flippant here, when Jihadists fly aircraft into buildings they shout God is Great, what do atheists shout when they do it?””

Martin Amis

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Source Interview: Martin Amis, 2015

The statement juxtaposes religious zeal with atheistic violence, questioning what non‑believers might proclaim during acts of terror.

In simple terms: It asks what atheists would shout when committing violent acts.

Key Takeaway

Consider motivations behind extremist actions.

Themes

extremism religion violence

Mood

critical provocative

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political analysis
  • terrorism studies
  • media critique

Key Concepts

hypocrisy moral paradox

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives individuals to violence?
  • Does belief system dictate behavior?
A Different Perspective

Such comparisons can oversimplify complex motives.

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