Thoughtful essay by Muslim convert Stephen Schwartz of the aforementioned Center for Islamic Pluralism. We can only hope he’s right, that terrorism can be undone by pressures on the Saudis, Syrians and Iranians:
"Islamic extremism is maintained by two ideological forces hiding behind religion: Wahhabis in Saudi Arabia and the adventuristic supporters of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran. Syria, with a radical Arab nationalist regime that does not embrace a religious doctrine, is a halfway house for both, mainly for profit."
UPDATE Oops, I forgot the link.
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