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Life & Faith: On Terror
One of the defining narratives of the twenty-first
century is the threat of global terrorism. It dominates the news cycle and is
one of our society’s greatest fears.
According to a recent Pew study,
Australians consider the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) as the global threat
they are most concerned about – 69 per cent of people responded that they were
“very concerned” about ISIS, ahead of climate change and the economy.
This response means that for most
Australians, terrorism isn’t a vague global threat that we perceive from afar –
it’s real, frightening and near.
In this episode, we look at how terrorism
affects people in our everyday lives.
Richard Shumack talks about what it’s like
to live alongside Muslim people and being a part of their community.
“Some people told me they hated me,”
Richard says. Some of the people he worked with were grateful for his
friendship, while others were bitter about their circumstances. Nevertheless,
Richard says his first response is always compassion.
Professor Greg Barton explains what’s involved in the work that’s
happening on the ground to counter violent extremism.
“Almost invariably, radicalisation happens through peer networks,” he
says. “Friendship tends to be the first thing that moves people to the ideas.” Professor
Barton talks about society as a whole having a ‘duty of care’ to steer young
Australians away from a pathway towards radicalisation and violent extremism.
To round off our conversation on terror, clinical psychologist Leisa
Aitken explores our greatest fear and suggests ways we can counter our
collective and individual anxiety around terrorism.
“Work out a way not to avoid what you’re anxious of,” Leisa says. “Every
time you avoid it, you send a message to yourself – I’m safe because I avoided
it.” With terror attacks happening in places that we visit every day – a coffee
shop, the airport, on a bus or train – it’s important and helpful to keep doing
life normally.
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One of the defining narratives of the twenty-first
century is the threat of global terrorism. It dominates the news cycle and is
one of our society’s greatest fears.
According to a recent Pew study,
Australians consider the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) as the global threat
they are most concerned about – 69 per cent of people responded that they were
“very concerned” about ISIS, ahead of climate change and the economy.
This response means that for most
Australians, terrorism isn’t a vague global threat that we perceive from afar –
it’s real, frightening and near.
In this episode, we look at how terrorism
affects people in our everyday lives.
Richard Shumack talks about what it’s like
to live alongside Muslim people and being a part of their community.
“Some people told me they hated me,”
Richard says. Some of the people he worked with were grateful for his
friendship, while others were bitter about their circumstances. Nevertheless,
Richard says his first response is always compassion.
Professor Greg Barton explains what’s involved in the work that’s
happening on the ground to counter violent extremism.
“Almost invariably, radicalisation happens through peer networks,” he
says. “Friendship tends to be the first thing that moves people to the ideas.” Professor
Barton talks about society as a whole having a ‘duty of care’ to steer young
Australians away from a pathway towards radicalisation and violent extremism.
To round off our conversation on terror, clinical psychologist Leisa
Aitken explores our greatest fear and suggests ways we can counter our
collective and individual anxiety around terrorism.
“Work out a way not to avoid what you’re anxious of,” Leisa says. “Every
time you avoid it, you send a message to yourself – I’m safe because I avoided
it.” With terror attacks happening in places that we visit every day – a coffee
shop, the airport, on a bus or train – it’s important and helpful to keep doing
life normally.
---
SUBSCRIBE
to our podcast: http://bit.ly/lifeandfaithpodcast
READ MORE from Richard Shumack: http://bit.ly/1nhMQfB
FIND OUT MORE about Professor Greg Barton’s
work: http://bit.ly/1S6Q43P
CONNECT with Leisa Aitken: www.eaglepsychology.com.au
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