Final Assignment DUE: May 28, 2017 11:55 PM Grade Details Grade N/A Gradebook Comments None Assignment Details Open Date Graded? Points Possible

Explain the role of religion in modern terrorism in the Middle East. Is religion the root cause of the problem or is religion a means by which people legitimize and defend political violence for the sake of pragmatic and political goals? Should US policy be focused on the causes of discontent and violence or should US policy be focused on limiting the negative aspects of religion (Christianity, Judaism, or Islam since all three have been used to justify terrorism by their adherents).