How much further can you pull back?

[darth stoner]

Interesting. If I don't care about evidence though, why would I care about your "logical" outcomes?

You're free to care about what you want.

My point was, I had some faith in my parents, and it paid off. In this particular case, inquiry would have burned me.

If you got burned, you would have learned not to touch the stove anyway. Humans, like other animals, also learn by trial and error.

Despite all your rather condescending cookie monster examples, we can construct imaginary scenarios to prove things all day long, and still not prove anything.

Please, do invalidate what I said from a logical standpoint, instead of attempting to nullify it through subjective words.

That's an interpretation. Sure. I think its an incredible simplification, necessitated by a rather simple mind. Terrorists are motivated by the appeal of metaphysical pussy. My own hypothesis would be that they view the world differently, through a vastly different subjective lens, and feel that their actions are justified. That its a sacrifice worth their lives.
Are you aware of the buddhist monks who set themselves on fire in protest of the Vietnam war?
One of these viewpoints makes the adversary out to be a crazed lunatic, which is very comforting when you have to fight them. The other viewpoint shows that they might very well be a human being, and that the problem lies elsewhere.
It's really hard to have dialogue with people who you condescend towards. Maybe if you dropped the "us vs them" attitude you could actually create some change rather than just insulting people.

Though I admit, it can be quite fun at times...

By saying they think it's a sacrifice worth their lives, you're agreeing with what I said. Would they think that way if they didn't believe in Islam ?

As for the monks, the keywords are burned themselves. You're also agreeing with me there, as you've again pointed out the differences in actions caused by the difference in beliefs. (burn themselves as a remarkable act of protest // explode two airplanes on another country, killing thousands).

I don't view Islam as an adversary. I only feel sorry for them, because hopefully western civilization will reach scientific enlightenment this century, and I can't possibly see Islam doing the same (if you don't believe in islam and you are in islam, you'll get killed).

Be very aware that they see the Qu'ran as the word of god, and the qu'ran says they should kill infidels (unbelievers, you and me included).

I didn't understand the "us vs them", perhaps you expected that from me instead and thought about it like that? I can denote this pattern on your earlier texts too. Apparently you expect me to be some kind of person I am not, your answers look a bit premeditated. (this is an observation, not an attack)