Believer Quote by Robert Fisk
“How could believers, people who regard themselves as true Muslims, get on those planes, quoting the words of God delivered through the Prophet to themselves, knowing they were going to kill innocent people? They saw the other passengers on the plane. They could see the woman with her little daughter. They saw people making phone calls to their wives or their husbands. They knew who they were killing.”
About This Quote
The author questions how devout Muslims could board a plane knowing it would be used for a mass killing, highlighting the moral conflict between faith and violent actions.
In simple terms: People can commit violence despite religious beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Question how faith is reconciled with violence.
Themes
morality
faith
violence
Mood
somber
critical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- terrorism
- political conflict
- ideological recruitment
Key Concepts
extremism
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do individuals reconcile belief with harmful deeds?
- What role does ideology play in moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Religious justification can be twisted to rationalize atrocity.
