Page 255 - A Call for a Turkish-Islamic Union

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

Clearly, America has the right to protect its national inter-

ests and defend itself against potential threats. The international
community respects this, especially after the 9/11 tragedy. This
right, however, can be used to benefit America and the world at
large if its use complies with international law. The most impor-
tant mechanisms for preventing this strategy from descending to
the level of a personal war are international law and the broad
consensus of the international community reached within its
framework. If these mechanisms are ignored, the proponents of

this strategy will lead America into a crisis and will represent a
threat to world peace.
America must reconsider its strategy in the light of all the
above concerns. The way to world peace and stability cannot be
aggression and violence, but common sense, fairness, and cau-
tion. The primary strategy for its war against terrorism must be

to support cultural activities. In order to defeat every ideology
that considers violence to be a solution, human relationships a
source of personal gain, and aggression legitimate, the condi-
tions that give rise to terrorism must be fought. The widespread
acceptance of religious morality, which demands conscience,
love, and compassion instead of evil incited by anti-religious ide-
ologies, will provide lasting solutions to terrorism and many
other social ills.

Appropriate cultural programs can be implemented by
American cooperation with non-governmental organizations,
many of which are currently working on such issues. This is an
encouraging sign, no doubt, but lasting solutions require state
backing and a widening of these efforts' scope.
Besides, the American government must not forget that

Christianity's central tenets oppose war and hostility. Allah for-
bids people to incite disorder or endanger peace and security. If

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