Daily Poll: What's the Primary Causes of Terrorism Among Muslims?

Is terrorism committed by Muslims caused by something radical in the nature of Islam itself? This is a common assumption, but it might not be true. There is evidence that other factors - social and political - play a much larger role in encouraging and sustaining terrorism than anything in Islam itself. What do you think is most important in Muslim terrorism?

 

Daily Poll: What do you think is the primary cause of terrorism among Muslims?

1. Religious extremism, because Islam is violent.
2. Religious extremism, because some aspects of Islam are violent.
3. Religious extremism, where Islam is being misinterpreted.
4. Economic problems (like lack of jobs).
5. Political grievances (like repression at home).
6. Social problems (like fast-changing gender roles).
7. Historical grievances (Crusades, imperialism, etc.).
8. All of the above, depending on the terrorists.
9. None of the above (post in comments).
10. I don't know / don't care.

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