Belief Quote by Sushma Swaraj
“Terrorism and extremism bear different names and labels. It uses diverse causes. But in each case, it is driven by distortion of religion and a misguided belief in its power to succeed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Assembly, 2016
Terrorism and extremism share roots in distorted religion and misguided belief.
In simple terms: Distorted belief fuels violence.
Key Takeaway
Address ideological distortion to combat extremism.
Themes
terrorism
extremism
religion
belief
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community outreach
- education programs
- counter‑radicalization
Key Concepts
politics
psychology
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- What narratives perpetuate these distortions?
- How can inclusive dialogue reduce extremist appeal?
A Different Perspective
Not all violence stems from religion alone.
![“[Terrorism] is formed of certain fundamental problems, [including] ignorance, poverty, and fear of others. Some people take advantage of the young and foolish. They are manipulated, abused, and even drugged to such an extent that they can be used as murderers on the pretext of some crazy ideals or…” quote by Fethullah Gulen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cd/fethullah-gulen-7833_advantage_terrorism-is-formed-of-certain-fundament_1991265.jpg)
