Islamic State (IS) Terror: Rise, Actions, and Influence Explained
The Islamic State (IS) emerged in 2014, declaring itself a caliphate and seizing control of parts of Syria and Iraq. The group carried out numerous terrorist attacks globally, drawing in foreign fighters. Factors such as ideology and socio-economic issues have contributed to the appeal of joining IS. Learn more about the rise and impact of IS in this detailed overview.
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The Islamic State (IS) burst on to the international scene in 2014
seized large parts of Syria and Iraq, with 10 million people under their control
In Iraq, more than 18,800 civilians were killed in acts of terrorism and violence between January 2014 and October 2015
7,300 air strikes against IS targets in Iraq. Killed a total of 25,000 IS fighters. More than 3,500 air strikes in Syria
IS Terrorist Attacks: some 70 terrorist attacks, in 20 countries, an estimated 1,200 victims
Foreign fighters 27,000 foreign jihadists made the trip from 86 countries
What Draws People to fight for the IS? 1, The influence of ideology "Qutb was the one who most affected our generation" -Osama Bin Laden Sayyid Qutb
What Draws People to fight for the IS? 1, The influence of ideology IS "has been particularly effective at reaching out to and recruiting vulnerable people around the world including here in the United States, and they are targeting Muslim communities around the world"..."Ideologies are not defeated with guns, they are defeated by better ideas, a more attractive and more compelling vision" - President Obama
What Draws People to fight for the IS? 2, Socio-Economic factors disenchanted people, the young, the idealistic, the hopeless, the unemployed who have no future, marginalisation and disillusionment in their own countries
What Draws People to fight for the IS? 2, Socio-Economic factors A sense of hopelessness and purposelessness
The Migrant Crisis 4.8 million Syrians 3 million Iraqis displaced
The Migrant Crisis in 2015 1,011,700 migrants arrived by sea, and almost 34,900 by land
The Migrant Crisis in 2015, 3,770 migrants were reported to have died trying to cross the Mediterranean
The Migrant Crisis 135,711 people reaching Europe by sea since the start of 2016
The Migrant Crisis What would life mean to them? What would their view of the world be? "I don't feel human"
Trends in our Nation Increased earning and spending The global Indian .and yet !
A Common Denominator .an innate and prevailing need to have a sense of purpose, meaning and direction
How do we find our 'true north' to navigate through life?
We need a real, meaningful, vital relationship with our Creator God to discover life's meaning and purpose.
Sin is the great barrier that hinders us from a personal relationship with our Creator God.
Christ died for us to remove this barrier of sin and to bring us to God.
Are you staying on course to your true north ? God s Call God s Word God s Spirit
