This time in Egypt. At least 83 dead after 2 car bombs and a backpack bomb went off.
Often there is a religious element involved, besides other motives such as politics or blackmail: many suicide bombers believe that they will attain an otherworldly reward for their sacrifice. Those who send suicide bombers on missions cultivate the belief that suicide bombers are martyrs, according to a controversial reading of Islamic teaching. Palestinian television has aired a number of music videos and announcements that promote eternal reward for children who seek "shahada", which Palestinian Media Watch has claimed is "Islamic motivation of suicide terrorists". The Chicago Tribune has documented the concern of Palestinian parents that their children are encouraged to take part in suicide operations.
It's hard to try and dissuade someone from doing something that their religon teaches they will be rewarded for.
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In some places the families of the suicide bombers are payed very well so it is actually a good financial move for some families if someone becomes a suicide bomber. It is considered both a spiritual blessing and a financial reward for the family who is left behind. Quite often these people are poor and cannot get decent work anyways. The bomber receives respect by the people which often includes large obituaries in the newpapers, even in other countries.
In Jordan we saw these obituaries in the newpaper and the people that we were friends with called them brave and said with pride that other people could not be so crazy.
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July 26, 2005 11:33 AM
Posted on July 26, 2005 11:33