Why the Disturbing Silence on Jihadi Violence Against Those Who Do Not Share Their Religious Worldview?

Published on May 15, 2024

Commentary Why does no one seem to care that jihadis target other religions? We in Canada and elsewhere in the West live currently in a secular society, with church and state separated. In general, the West derives from a predominantly Christian culture and some nations—here I am thinking primarily of the United States—are still overtly beholden to Christian tenets. And yet, mostly through immigration, we have seen an increase in adherents to other beliefs. While there are exceptions, we all seem to get along.  This is consistent with the idea of a “post-religious society” where citizens have no issue with anyone following his or her own sect (provided it does not interfere with the actions and freedoms of the rest of us)....