Modernism and World Terror - Linked ?

A debate on the entire aspect of modernism can never be complete without a proper evaluation of its consequences on our outlook towards life. More so, in the case of world terror, we cannot but conclude that modernism plays an important role. Depending on how we choose to take it, we can either suffer at the hands of nameless organizations, or make a difference. Modernism, unlike older ideologies, gives us the luxurious freedom to choose.

World terror, as many of us see, is an institution that revels on human fear. As long as the ordinary human leads an above average life, fear will and should be a vital element of his existence. And, in the wake of modernism, fear has also progressed to an altogether different level.

World terror has never been as dreaded or as fearsome as it is today. There was a time when my father / grandfather would never worry about coming home safely. It was always a fact taken for granted. Even though the wars of 1971 and 1975 were terrible, there was nobody ramming planes into buildings. There was no one who killed thousands by planting bombs in public places.

The facet of world terror today has, with modernism, also progressed to the next level. Why should a terrorist be so meticulous in his attack today ? Modernism. And if he succeeds in his treacherous plan, who is to blame ? Modernism.

World terror does not have a religion. Because no religion can ever preach hatred. World terror does not have a name. There can be no word that can suitably describle the despecable outlook of world terror. However, there is a word that can tell us why global terror is that terrifying today. That word, you guessed it, is modernism.

While I can always go on and on, pinning the blame of world terror on modernism and gain accolades from the public, I refuse to squarely blame ONLY a new age thought for a new age problem. Old attitudes and cultural habits are also responsible for world terror. The flames of communalism and hatred were ignited in ancient history. Modernism only provides a stronger, and uglier platform for complex execution.