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How has terrorism changed you?

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#1 ·
Do you still go to concerts, wrestling events, sports games, etc with the same enthusiasm and confidence?

Honestly, it has changed me. I traveled alone for Survivor Series 2015 and it was a terrible moment for me when I learned about a possible terrorist attack. I decided to go to the event, but I was so nervous at first. Then I relaxed after a couple of beers (I don't drink at all) and enjoyed the show, but it wasn't the same as past experiences. Since then I still have traveled, but I don't feel safe anymore. At least I wish top terrorists had the same hobbies that I have so I could feel I little safer wherever I go.

I don't get why they do this. I mean, why do they have to attack places with innocent people? I wish it was like the old times.
 
#17 ·
Other than making me hate religion more than I already do.... not much. I guess I have to wait longer in lines at airports now. That's a hassle.
Pretty much. Or to word differently i hate people who use a stupid book as an excuse to horrible things. The people behind these attacks are scum.

Oh and btw i don't blame all people who are religous for it. However i still have no love for it.

I refuse to let terriosts win by living my life in fear
 
#63 · (Edited)
It hasn't changed me, it's just proven what I have tried to tell people for a long time: The world would be a peaceful place without religion. People (speaking in general, not meaning every single person) can't accept that others believe different things and that different religions have different 'guides' to follow. People want their religion to be THE religion.

I am a happy as shit atheist, and I don't give a shit what other people believe in, I can accept it, and I like to have conversations about religion a lot, because it is a learning experience where people don't have to agree or convert, but, they can talk and share what they believe, why they believe and how it keeps them going in life.

Not everyone is open minded. That is why we have cunty terrorists who carry out this shit for their god, their religion, their beliefs.

The other part of it is the fighting amongst countries. I have always believed that, if a country is at war, let them sort it out. If it has nothing to do with you, keep to yourself. If some dudes on the street were having a fight, there's a good chance most people just walking by would get the fuck out of there instead of getting involved. I think it should be the same for countries. America is always sticking it's nose in other people's shit, and it just makes them an even bigger enemy.

I am sure many will disagree, and that's cool, this is just a long time opinion of mine when it comes to this type of thing. Keeping to one's self will keep you in less trouble than getting involved in everything that has nothing to do with you.
 
#23 · (Edited)
I ended up hating only ONE religion because let's be honest here, there is only ONE religion that is causing all the ruccus in the world as a direct result of religious teachings.

- Al Qaeda follow the Wahabist/Sunni branch of Islam and their goal is Muslim dominion on earth
- ISIS follow their own ideology and are an apocalyptic end times cult that derive their primary goal (fighting the Dajjal and installing muslim dominion in order to prevent the coming of the Muslim anti-christ) from Mohammad's grandson's prediction about Imam Mahdi
- Irani (shia) terrrorism is a direct consequence of this belief that Maulana Ali had rightful dominion on earth and his sons were deprived the caliphate and rule over the muslim empire and as an insurgency to fight against the sunnis

Every single death cult within Islam has its roots in either the Quran or the Hadith or both.

There is no such parallel in any other religion. There are people in other religions who do bad things, but getting involved in mass murder and global takeover plots are not part of nor justified in their religions.

So, hating all modern religions as a result of modern terrorism which is exclusive to Islam is kind of prejudicial imo.

You can hate other religions for the shit they believe in and teach, but not because of Islamic terrorism alone. The world ended things like state sanctioned slavery, state sanctioned homophobia, state sanctioned oppression of women, state sanctioned religious teaching in schools despite a huge population of catholics and christians in their midst and this didn't lead to Christian terrorists mass bombing and killing indiscriminately in an attempt to bring back slavery, homophobia etc back. The core difference is that Christianity has been a state religion by choice of the rulers, but it does not have a divine right to be rulers of others. It's a very subtle but very important distinction.

Muslims haven't been able to accomplish any of this and even when they have secular governments, those governments can be overthrown at any minute by growing waves of Islamic insurgencies.
 
#6 ·
I am definitely more aware of my surroundings and what's going on. I still love to go to sporting events, concerts, etc...and I still have fun. But, I pay attention more to the little details. Plus, in the places and situations where I'm allowed to do so...I'm usually carrying my pistol.
 
#10 ·
It hasn't changed me. It's formed me. It has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. In the UK as a child the threat was from the IRA and then the Real IRA. I was in Manchester at the time of the 1996 bombing. I wasn't caught up in it but I saw the aftermath, I also had a relative working in Russell Square at the time of the 7/7 bombing, so I know that sick feeling of not being able to reach someone when something terrible has happened. It hasn't stopped me doing anything, but I get nervous if I see unattended bags and I will do pretty much anything to avoid public transport. I've walked miles before when a 5 minute tube ride would get me there. It's not all the time, but if something feels off I avoid it. I would rather trust my instincts.
 
#13 ·
It's made me despise cultural relativism and opened my eyes to the fact that western Christian values are the best possible foundation for a society. It's made me make the effort to do my research and know what I'm talking about when trying to discuss world politics rather than base my opinions on emotion. Mostly though, it's made me absolutely terrified for family members who live in major cities.
 
#24 · (Edited)
Well I don't go to concerts, wrestling events or sports games. However, I do fly 2-3 times a year - and I've heard of some people who don't even want to fly anymore because of ''terrorism fears'', but it's worth the tiny risk. Not wanting to do the things you want anymore because you're scared - is letting the terrorists win, you can't live in fear, you've just got to be bold and carry on living your life. Terrorism has made airports more safer anyway, with the enhanced security checks, and I don't even think about it when I'm there.
 
#31 ·
I'm far more likely to assess an area for exits and bottlenecks than I used to be, but I've never really enjoyed being in crowded areas and I've always tried to be aware of my surroundings. More so if I'm out with my Mrs.

Living where I do it's not that likely anything will go on around here (too close to where a large % of these fuckers live), but I still never let my guard down.
 
#36 ·
I could tell you about soldiers being a common sight in streets, being late for work because police investigates bomb alerts, getting through multiple pat-downs to access a sport or music event, being scared when a guy is hysterically shouting arabic prayers inside a crowded subway train... But these are PETTY things compared to the idea that people are dismembered/tortured/raped in my own country and that politicians are allowing this to happen by submitting to political correctness.

If anything, terrorism opened my eyes on how much Europe has become a pathetic place filled with heartless individualistic idiots.
 
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#61 ·
It's made me realize that now more than ever we need to protect certain Religious groups from critique and hatred.

We also need to understand that the victims are partly to blame for living in an Islamophobic, capitalist society that spreads fear.

It's made me realize some Religions are just better than others and that these refugees are here to teach us a better way to live.

It's made me think that belonging to a Religion makes you better than everyone else, also ascends you past race. This is why prosecuting hate speech against Islam is more important than going after racism based on skin color, homophobia and misogyny and transphobia. Nobody can help their divine calling whereas the others are either sinners, deserving of their hate or unimportant.
 
#8 ·
It hasn't really changed me that much. I'm fortunate to live in a country that the terrorists probably have no idea exists, so I'm quite safe.

I still go to wrestling shows and concerts, and I fly to the USA every single year without fear. I figure you can't let it control your life cos you'd never get to go anywhere on holiday or do anything fun if you let yourself get afraid of flying or going to shows.

I've also gotten extremely used to security measures at airpots, at shows and at tourist atttactions. It's second nature now.
 
#11 ·
It really hasnt changed me because I don't go through it. When I see the news it really makes me sad how people could do such things to innocent people. Since I don't really go to big events, concerts or much airports it just doesnt affect me.

If any minimal change has happened I have tried to be more precatious if I ever go to a concert or a big game the chances of something happening to a small city small things are slim to nothing as doing this on big cities and big events its just getting higher and higher chances.
 
#20 · (Edited)
It made me a bit more bitter toward religion. My blood actually boils when I see stuff like this.
I can't really help itso I try to avoid news in general. On top of the internet is flooded with disgusting
"jokes" about the victims, not even a day after an attack. How sick is that? Someone slap those people.
 
#35 ·
Not really! There have been so many incidents that we have gotten used to it as terrible as it sounds. We get warnings like every other week like don't visit the movie theater on these dates or don't go to these popular public spots for a week, but no one gives a shit.

The day you start fearing these cunts and change your lifestyle is the day you can say that you let them win.
 
#45 · (Edited)
It changed me because it made me hesitate when buying a plane ticket and realizing that it was to be on 9/11/14. Not really because I thought there'd be a terrorist attack but because I felt like the TSA people would be extra rapey especially since I was leaving out of Logan in Boston.
 
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