What is the real cause of terrorism and suicide attacks, why people kill people and themselves?
453939
Most terrorists were just ordinary people like everyone else. Some of them endured pain while growing up and kept it inside. It's not greed on their part; but others who refused to accept them for some reason. Maybe, he or she was "different" and was not allowed to join any game when he or she was in grade school and at the same time, is abused at home. They grow, they snap, lose all morality and begin believing that they are "purging" the world; "ridding" us of the corrupt individuals that would be "the rest of us". Some just want to make a statement; to be noticed. Some believe that they are carrying a divine mission. But whatever they believe, it all started at some point early in life. There are usually 2 causes. They were too over-confident and began thinking that they were given the authority to rule over the rest; and the other is that people around them didn't care about them and they just need someone or everyone to notice them - cutting deep into them that there is no more hope for a cure. I feel sorry for them but I feel more sorry for the people that made them that way.
118873
theres virtual, global, local, physical, and psychological terrorism.
361012
Probably for the same reason you don't blow yourself up... instinctive self-preservation. Although the world would probably be a better place without them, I'm sure mass suicide isn't in Al-Quaida's plans anytime soon.
164172
The muslim-extremists declared a war against the United States well before 9/11.  They found a weakness in how we live our lives here in the US and exploited that weakness to attack and kill civilians in what they feel was a justified military attack.  There was no peace prior to these attacks, there was only a period of time BETWEEN similar attacks.  Attacks on the embassies in Africa, the attack on the USS Cole and several other attacks on US interests around the world were not viewed as real attacks to many people because they were not on US soil.
433772
People dont need to die.Terrorists are extremists they are dedicated to their religion, you can call bush a terrorist he started a war just to kill he is seen as a god person and  people think he is great for believing but he is no different then a extremist, he probably thinks that god helps him with his decisions. A Muslims god helps them with their decisions. and Muslims are not all terrorists.I didnt hate Muslims but I just hate how religion is taken to the extreme. I hate George Bush, but that is a whole different thing.
92607
Terrorism is committed by many people of various religions and ideologies.  For the most part, the terrorists are motivated by greed, revenge or seeking power, and they are using religion as an excuse for their acts.  \n\nIslam itself does not teach or endorse terrorism.  Indeed, Islam forbids murdering women, children and unarmed men even in time of war.  It forbids the destruction of buildings.  It specifically forbids murdering fellow Muslims, yet the terrorists do this regularly.  The Qur'an says that terrorists will never see Paradise (or Heaven).  \n\nThe extremists in any religion who teach violence are taking bits and pieces of verses from their holy book, and twisting and perverting them in an attempt to justify the hatred they espouse.  \n\nOf all the major terrorist organizations in the world today, the majority of them are ones who claim to be Muslim.  President Bush has been very careful to distinguish that we are not at war with Islam, we are at war with terrorists who pervert the teachings of Islam.
324842
Terrorism is buisness. With out the governments and big buisness there would be no terrorism. It works the the favor the governments and big buisness. How does it benifit the supposed guilty parties and little people.... NO WAY WHAT SO EVER! ;) so who is responsible? I think we have heard the work FRAMED used before.
804844
There are not any and your statement about stationing troops in Saudi Arabia is untrue also. Terrorists kill people because they are savages and they do not need a reason, they give a reason but the truth is they are savages.
698946
Jesus, innocent of all sin, allowed Himself to be killed for love of us all, including His enemies. \nMuslim terrorists deliberately kill themselves at the same time as murdering other people, out of pure hatred for anyone who doesn't agree with their twisted beliefs.
359800
suicide and suicide bombing are two different deaths with different intentions.\n\n\nSuicide is a means to an end dear.  A poor choice, a poor last resort.\n\nSuicide bombing is death with a so-called "holy mission" to achieve.  Suicide bombers normally focus on their mission and believe it's for a greater purpose.  Also most of them believe it brings them martyrdom, while forgetting it brings the families of the victims grief and pain.
244670
I think terrorism is the result of violence, and for most people violence can only be answered with more violence: terrorist acts. For example if you drop bombs in a country, and invade a foreign country, you can only expect more violence in return, so the only way to stop violence is not to use it as a way of changing the world.
1011914
Terrorism exists because of misinterpretation of religious documents. It's that simple for both "I'm gonna bomb a bus" terrorism or "I'm going to beat up some gays" terrorism.
1022440
Terrorists come from all walks of life.  There are terrorists in every country of the world, including the United States.  They are motivated by religion, politics and cultural/socio-economic backgrounds.  Being that Islam is only the 3rd most popular religion in the world, your information is faulty at best and downright inflammatory and willfully hateful at the worst.
1072218
terrorists are reactionists. retribution is the motive.
554362
First of all, the true members of the Muslim religion condemn these acts. They are not smiled upon.\n\nSecond, most suicide bombers are pretty brainwashed. They are told that they will live an exuberant life in heaven with a bunch of virgins. The suicide bombers actions are of greed not faith.\n\nThird, remember that, no matter what, suicide is the greatest act of selfishness that one can act upon. All of the religions I have studied teach this in one way or another. Fanatics always twist religion to their own purpose.\n\nSo, while it is true that people blow themselves up to kill others, it is far from true that it is a noble act, rewarded in Heaven. It is more a damnable act to be rewarded in Hell.
325216
Stop creating environments that people are forced to prefer freedom of their future generations over their lives.\nThis is the only motive I can foresee for such suicidal attacks. This state reaches when all other options appear to be closed. \nLet's help the world in making it peaceful so that no one kills or gets killed.
665514
Osama bin Laden said in one of his tapes that the Muslims would eventually defeat Israel because "we love death the way they love life."  These suicide bombers don't kill themselves because anybody took their land.  They do it because somebody talks them into believing that after they commit their atrocity they will go to heaven and get 72 virgins to rape at their pleasure.  The 9/11 hijackers were all Saudis and Egyptians -- nobody took their land.  And the Palestinians who strap bombs to their children initially did it because Saadam Hussein offered $25,000 to any family whose child became a suicide bomber.  After Saadam was deposed, Hamas took over the job of rewarding the families of suicide bombers.  It is a horrible, nihilistic practice that strikes at the very heart of civilization.  It is human sacrifice.  The Muslim world should rise up and smash this death cult, and the fact that they don't makes for a strong argument that Islam needs serious reform.