Agreed that the 9/11 hijackers see themselves as the heroes of their own story. But about “hating freedom”, they very likely thought that:
Western influence on their cultures, regarding women’s right to dress, drive, work etc., is destructive.
It is wrong that the legislatures can make laws that violate those given to them by the Prophet.
(Even the alleged moderate Imam Rauf of the Ground Zero Mosque proposes that a bench of religious scholars be instituted to review decisions of the US courts).
Christians and Jews must live within the limits prescribed for people of the Book; and harsher restrictions must apply to the rest.
Science that contradicts religion must not be taught.
Further, that it is legitimate to kill over differences like the above ( while we think political polarization is an overreaction to such differences.)
Agreed that the 9/11 hijackers see themselves as the heroes of their own story. But about “hating freedom”, they very likely thought that:
Western influence on their cultures, regarding women’s right to dress, drive, work etc., is destructive.
It is wrong that the legislatures can make laws that violate those given to them by the Prophet. (Even the alleged moderate Imam Rauf of the Ground Zero Mosque proposes that a bench of religious scholars be instituted to review decisions of the US courts).
Christians and Jews must live within the limits prescribed for people of the Book; and harsher restrictions must apply to the rest.
Science that contradicts religion must not be taught.
Further, that it is legitimate to kill over differences like the above ( while we think political polarization is an overreaction to such differences.)
So, “hate freedom”—very much so!