Jihadists decapitate people as directed by the Quran and teachings of the Prophet. The doctrine of martyrdom and paradise enables them to justify their actions and believe they are doing good. In 2014, jihadists from various nationalities attacked a school in Peshawar, killing 145, mostly children. Their sole purpose was to achieve martyrdom, and they succeeded.
Sam Harris speaks about the ongoing war in Gaza, the global rise of antisemitism, and the enduring problem of jihadism.
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