I want to believe in the inherent goodness of man. For me to be true to this I have to always second guess my understanding of not only myself, but society and what I consider right. Everyone has been shaped by their (or lack of) family, community, and associated belief systems. Understanding that everyone has their own unique viewpoint is refreshing, but also problematic. Not all truths are relative. The holocaust happened. 9/11 happened. America and its people, as a whole, is a force of good and a source of inherent human decency. People who kill innocent human beings, purposefully and without remorse, deserve no sympathy when their actions are judged incompatible with modern society and they are hunted down for their crimes.*
Please watch the trailer for "Karachi Kids". These kids were normal. They were systematically broken down and built back up to reflect exactly what their teachers desired.
There is no room for moral relativism with regards to terrorism, even when it tries to cloak itself under the protective umbrella of religeon.
