Do not be misled by those who misguidedly point fingers at Islam as the cause—ISIS’ atrocities violate the most basic tenants of that faith. Just as one can cite passages of the Koran that call for killing “the infidels,” so can one cite passages of the Bible that justify the killing of people who don’t embrace Christian precepts; and, despite all omissions and distortions of the original records that became those holy books, they still contain passages advocating love and respect. The dawn of belief in one supreme deity quickly was perverted by the darkness, and religious dogmas devised by power-hungry, greedy individuals, NOT by persons “inspired” by God or Allah, became the most divisive force within your civilization and the grounds for centuries of unspeakable persecution.