Europe's rising tide of attacks show diminishing political effect

It would be good for JT to put together an objective article drawing comparisons between Islam and different faiths, outlining for example, how each relates to each other, and specifically if there any is any mention of coexistence, or acceptance of others. Also, whether those religions have adapted over the years to changes in the way we live together.

Islamic State wants its atrocities to foster divisions, driving a wedge between native populations and more recent Muslim migrants. That would bolster the group’s argument that only a radical Middle Eastern caliphate is capable of protecting Muslims, and potentially drive new recruits both to fight its regional wars and conduct attacks farther afield. But that doesn’t seem to be happening.

It's not. Most of the divisions one sees are online in an never ending squable over Muslims.

Anyone who has lived alongside Muslims, as friends, colleagues, neighbours, spouses etc will know that "they" are just like "us" and are equally horrified by the fanatical murderous actions of the extremists.

These horrible atrocities do not divide real people - in fact, they strengthen ties and bind communities against the madness that the terrorists try to inflict upon all peoples of said communities.