Terrorism is a Colonial Construct to Suppress Dissent

[Dans La Lune]

The coloniality of the religious terrorism thesis | Review of International Studies | Cambridge Core

The coloniality of the religious terrorism thesis

www.cambridge.org

The rise and rise of global anti-terrorism law | LSE Research

Conor Gearty traces the legal history of anti-terrorism law, showing its origins in attempts by imperial powers to suppress resistance by colonial subjects.

www.lse.ac.uk

Terrorism as a Weapon of the Strong? A Postcolonial Analysis of Terrorism

A postcolonial perspective offers a greater understanding of terrorism than the traditional approach, as it integrates the colonial context into the analysis.

www.e-ir.info

More broadly, terrorism labels are usually applied by the strong to suppress and delegitimize movements of the weak (French revolutionaries vs. Monarchy). However, modern notions of terrorism relate almost entirely to colonial rule and the victims of that rule. Such that any terrorists are automatically seen as subhuman and therefore rightful targets to eliminate at all costs, even at the expense of civilians. And there's a strong connection to racism and class hierarchy.

 

[NatMorton]

The coloniality of the religious terrorism thesis | Review of International Studies | Cambridge Core

The coloniality of the religious terrorism thesis

www.cambridge.org

The rise and rise of global anti-terrorism law | LSE Research

Conor Gearty traces the legal history of anti-terrorism law, showing its origins in attempts by imperial powers to suppress resistance by colonial subjects.

www.lse.ac.uk

Terrorism as a Weapon of the Strong? A Postcolonial Analysis of Terrorism

A postcolonial perspective offers a greater understanding of terrorism than the traditional approach, as it integrates the colonial context into the analysis.

www.e-ir.info

More broadly, terrorism labels are usually applied by the strong to suppress and delegitimize movements of the weak (French revolutionaries vs. Monarchy). However, modern notions of terrorism relate almost entirely to colonial rule and the victims of that rule. Such that any terrorists are automatically seen as subhuman and therefore rightful targets to eliminate at all costs, even at the expense of civilians. And there's a strong connection to racism and class hierarchy.

You really need to read a bit more about the Roman Empire.

 

[Dans La Lune]

You really need to read a bit more about the Roman Empire.

Most acts of humanity were not invented, they were discovered. Socialism predates figures like Marx, for example. Jesus would have been considered a Socialist or Communist in modern terms, and specifically said there is no salvation for the rich.

The important thing relating to this topic is that terrorism is a term used by the strong to delegitimize the weak. Thus it's not a black or white issue, there is nuance. Terrorism doesn't exist in a vacuum, and not all terrorism is illegitimate. Certainly Israelis feel this way, as Israel was founded on terrorism against the British, and terrorist groups became their government. Igrun is the precursor to Likud.

Those of affluence will always see those lower on the hierarchy as a threat to their affluence and thus demonize them. It may be in the form of a militant uprising against a violent colonial oppressor, or it may be in the form of citizens demanding a government that serves them instead of the rich and powerful. Or in the case of Igrun, it could be a right-wing extremist group looking to drive out colonizers so they themselves can colonize.

There is also a Libertarian aspect to terrorism, wouldn't you agree? If property rights and human rights are immutable and not a function of government, then you are justified in defending those rights with violence. Even under US law, you are justified in saving yourself even at the cost of an innocent person (i.e. you're able to take someone's life preserver to prevent yourself from drowning).

 

[JMB1911A1]

You really need to read a bit more about the Roman Empire.

Heck, the Romans learned how to do it from the ancient Greeks and Persians.

 

[Cosmo]

Most acts of humanity were not invented, they were discovered. Socialism predates figures like Marx, for example. Jesus would have been considered a Socialist or Communist in modern terms, and specifically said there is no salvation for the rich.

That's the smoking gun? Sounds like charity at best. Perhaps advice against worshiping money. But Communist? Really?

 

[Tigerace117]

That's the smoking gun? Sounds like charity at best. Perhaps advice against worshiping money. But Communist? Really?

Liberation theology not ringing a bell?

 

[Dans La Lune]

I'll leave this here:

 

[Dans La Lune]

That's the smoking gun? Sounds like charity at best. Perhaps advice against worshiping money. But Communist? Really?

"I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. Yes, I tell you that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." - Jesus

 

[Cosmo]

"I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. Yes, I tell you that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." - Jesus

Still see no connection to Communism.

 

[Dans La Lune]

Still see no connection to Communism.

Christian communism - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Christian communism is a theological view that the teachings of Jesus compel Christians to support religious communism. Although there is no universal agreement on the exact dates when communistic ideas and practices in Christianity began, many Christian communists argue that evidence from the Bible suggests that the first Christians, including the Apostles in the New Testament, established their own small communist society in the years following Jesus' death and resurrection.[1] Many advocates of Christian communism and other communists, including Karl Kautsky, argue that it was taught by Jesus and practised by the apostles themselves.[2] This position is also held by some historians.[3]

There are those who hold the view that the early Christian Church, such as the one described in the Acts of the Apostles, was an early form of communism or Christian socialism. The view is that communism was just Christianity in practice and Jesus was the first communist.​

 

[Cosmo]

@Dans La Lune
someone thinks some Christians did something (maybe), so therefore that's what Jesus professed? That's your argument? So why did the commies suppress Christianity? You'd think they'd make it the state religion!

 

[Dans La Lune]

@Dans La Lune
someone thinks some Christians did something (maybe), so therefore that's what Jesus professed?

Um, yes, that's why he professed if you're using a literal interpretation and not doing mental gymnastics to obfuscate his message. The reason Christians get a bad rep is because they seldom adhere to the actual moral teachings of Jesus.

That's your argument? So why did the commies suppress Christianity? You'd think they'd make it the state religion!

State religions are enormous concentrations of unchecked power, and are antithetical to progressive left-leaning ideology.

 

[Cosmo]

Um, yes, that's why he professed if you're using a literal interpretation and not doing mental gymnastics to obfuscate his message. The reason Christians get a bad rep is because they seldom adhere to the actual moral teachings of Jesus.

So the Christian behavior you cherrypicked that may or may not have happened and which represents just a minority of Christian behavior is the correct behavior, but all other Christian behavior is wrong?

State religions are enormous concentrations of unchecked power,

You mean like the entire Soviet government?

and are antithetical to progressive left-leaning ideology.

 

[Craig234]

Big crimes don't count, far smaller acts of resistance do. It's always seen. Nazis were the victims. Putin's Russia is the victim. trump is the victim of persecution - the worst persecution in history.

 

[Dans La Lune]

So the Christian behavior you cherrypicked that may or may not have happened and which represents just a minority of Christian behavior is the correct behavior, but all other Christian behavior is wrong?

Well, Christian behavior which is antithetical to Christian teaching would be wrong as it relates to Christianity, I assume.

You mean like the entire Soviet government?

Even the Soviet's realized that Soviet Union was a bastardization of socialism.

 

[Cosmo]

Well, Christian behavior which is antithetical to Christian teaching would be wrong as it relates to Christianity, I assume.

I didn't realize Christian teachings were primarily written by Karl Marx.

Even the Soviet's realized that Soviet Union was a bastardization of socialism.