Holy Family University has core values, which are instilled in each student as they begin their studies at the university. Each student is taught all the values and how they pertain to the university's beliefs. The core values can be applied to everyday world problems, such as the issue of terrorism against the United States of America. Terrorism is an everyday occurrence throughout the world; however, no easy solution can be found. The solution of ending terrorism will not be thought of quickly since it will affect lives of many from around the world. If the United States uses integrity, one of Holy Family’s core values, then the solution that is created will be both morally and ethically correct. Integrity is important in every aspect
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ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, is a group from the Middle East which Graeme Wood, a writer for Atlantic Monthly , states that the main purpose of the group is that they believe the acts of violence which kill many individuals is, “purifying the world” (5). This shows people that their beliefs have no respect for human life and explains why they have no remorse when they commit horrific acts of terror. Terrorism is a hard concept to understand and Michael Kinsley, who writes for Slate, states, “[i]t is designed to spread terror, almost apart from any larger goal”(1). This puts constant fear on individuals, especially Americans, that ISIS may attack America just to spread terror. What needs to happen next is the United States needs to create an intelligent plan to overthrow ISIS and integrity can help do just that. The United States must think about the moral decisions we must make before deciding on a plan to overcome the issue of the terror from the group ISIS. “[W]e often base our opinions on belief, which can have an uneasy relationship with facts”, states Joe Keohane who is a writer for The Boston Globe, ( 1). Acting out of pure belief and devastation can cause major destruction, which it is necessary to look at all possibilities and …show more content…
The university gives values that can be used in all aspects of life to overcome obstacles both morally and intellectually. If everyone were instilled with these core values, as we are the fight against terrorism would be morally and intellectually thought through. This will not be an easy thing to defeat ISIS, or even any terrorist group, but as long as America uses integrity than it will be known that the best possible decision will be made both morally and
ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, is a group from the Middle East which Graeme Wood, a writer for Atlantic Monthly , states that the main purpose of the group is that they believe the acts of violence which kill many individuals is, “purifying the world” (5). This shows people that their beliefs have no respect for human life and explains why they have no remorse when they commit horrific acts of terror. Terrorism is a hard concept to understand and Michael Kinsley, who writes for Slate, states, “[i]t is designed to spread terror, almost apart from any larger goal”(1). This puts constant fear on individuals, especially Americans, that ISIS may attack America just to spread terror. What needs to happen next is the United States needs to create an intelligent plan to overthrow ISIS and integrity can help do just that. The United States must think about the moral decisions we must make before deciding on a plan to overcome the issue of the terror from the group ISIS. “[W]e often base our opinions on belief, which can have an uneasy relationship with facts”, states Joe Keohane who is a writer for The Boston Globe, ( 1). Acting out of pure belief and devastation can cause major destruction, which it is necessary to look at all possibilities and …show more content…
The university gives values that can be used in all aspects of life to overcome obstacles both morally and intellectually. If everyone were instilled with these core values, as we are the fight against terrorism would be morally and intellectually thought through. This will not be an easy thing to defeat ISIS, or even any terrorist group, but as long as America uses integrity than it will be known that the best possible decision will be made both morally and