The elephant in this room is the confirmation bias of hate, and the willingness of people to spread hate via loose speculation.<p>Terrorism exists everywhere, in every society, including in the most advanced nations. So if you look for confirmation that Islam causes terrorism, you will find it.<p>Demonizing entire religions, over a billion people, is very dangerous. It probably should be avoided, but especially if you don&#x27;t have more to offer than ignorant speculation. Such words have a history of causing great harm.