RELIGION Turning a blind eye to state-backed extremism There is likely a consensus that terrorism is facilitated by the indoctrination and radicalisation of the young and naive. What isn't well understood is that this has been largely facilitated by extremist Wahhabism philosophies actively exported and sponsored by Saudi Arabia ("Saudi Arabia evades responsibility - again", Comment, 19/11). Western nations have known for years that Wahhabism is the driver in changing a largely benevolent Islamic faith into an extremist, polarised religion, commonly pitting Shiite against Sunni. Known for sponsoring extremist activities and encouraging the promotion of a caliphate in every country,...
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