Muslim who trained 7/7 bombers allowed to open primary school!

Yes, it would appear that he is. Perhaps the man is also a father, a brother, a son, an ex-solider, an ex-teacher, etc. I was commenting on the fact that the OP chose to comment on one very specific attribute.

I believe that a variety of factors, including religion, influenced those who carried out the 7/7 attacks to do so.

they do seem to be a stereotypical "radical" muslim though, if they didn't reference the feature that is blindingly apparent it would seem slightly suspicious, wouldn't it?

Considering the guy's history and what's he's planning on doing with the school (making a faith school), I'd say it's a pretty relevant thing to mention.

I suspect their religion was the main influence, which means highlighting their religion is relevant.

Potentially, but it's very difficult, if not impossible, to pinpoint a particular influence as being the 'main' influence given the vast number of influences operating upon an individual in their lifetime. See my posts above.

It's not difficult at all.

"I and thousands like me are forsaking everything for what we believe. Our drive and motivation doesn't come from tangible commodities that this world has to offer. Our religion is Islam, obedience to the one true God and following the footsteps of the final prophet messenger. "

I think you're missing the point. If religion was his 'main' influence, then the thousands upon thousands (if not millions upon millions) of other people who dedicate their lives to Islam would also be terrorists. Yet that isn't the case.

There have been thousands upon thousands of terrorist attacks by Muslims since 9/11. If you want figures which reach the millions then you just have to look at opinion polls of Muslims who support such attacks.

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A Muslim man who was the leader of a radical Muslim group, and who trained Muslim bombers at an Islamic terrorist training camp in order to carry out an attack in the name of Islam is now setting up a Muslim faith school.

And you think it is inappropriate to mention his religion?

In the US, there have been 208 terrorist attacks since 9/11 - I don't believe the religious leanings of the attackers are taken into account in the figures: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/11/nine-facts-about-terrorism-in-the-united-states-since-911/. I don't have any worldwide figures, so if you do, I'll gladly look at them.

Anyhow, that isn't really the point. Your attitude seems to be Muslim = terrorist. Given that such a viewpoint is completely irrational, it seems that there is very little I can do to change it. If that isn't what you believe, then I'd like to hear what you do believe.

You have jumped to that conclusion somewhat prematurely. I believe that Islam is not a religion of peace, but rather an intolerant religion which encourages hatred and inequality.

I have been unable to find reliable terrorist statistics based on religion, but the following link might be of interest:

http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2012/12/daily-chart-0?page=1

I don't think it's inappropriate to mention his religion; however, I do think it's inappropriate to use his religion as a substitute for his name.

I don't know much about the teachings of Islam, but the sheer number of Muslims who are not terrorists suggests to me that it isn't "an intolerant religion which encourages hate and inequality". What is it that makes you believe that?

I don't know much about the teachings of Islam, but the sheer number of Muslims who are not terrorists suggests to me that it isn't "an intolerant religion which encourages hate and inequality". What is it that makes you believe that?

I have been unable to find reliable terrorist statistics based on religion, but the following link might be of interest: