Are Taliban fighters good or bad?

[BADecker]

There are two catagories of taliban.One of them is good and other is bad.....Good taliban do right things and work for humanity and seek guidance from HOLY QURAN...... Bad taliban donot do good things and they spread only terror among peoples.

That's the trouble with followers of the Koran. You never know if they are going to be good or bad, because the Koran calls for violence in lots of areas, as well as peace... https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/pages/quran/violence.aspx. You just can't trust the Taliban, because you never know where they stand... violence or peace.

[AlphaEther]

Knowledge is power, right? People can use their knowledge in two ways, for good or bad. The Holy Quran teaches people how to maintain peace and how to live to achieve it. It's not the mistake of the Quran rather, it gives people knowledge. It depends on individuals how they use that knowledge. Unfortunately, some people manipulate younger generations using Quranic references and they causes trouble. I believe that those who know the true meaning of peace won't harm others. However, we can't control their actions, and it's up to them to use their knowledge in the right way. It would be helpful for us if they are able to achieve peace and if a majority of them cause trouble in future, the big organizations will definitely take action against them.

[DeathAngel]

As Westerners we think of the Taliban as really bad people, terrorists, people who are not human. When you think about it though, the US robs & pillages their country. Bombs are sent by the US that kills innocent people. How do we know some of these Taliban didn’t lose family members to stray US missiles?

I do not like to judge people until I know the full details. There are two sides to every story. I know that if US soldiers killed my Mother or Father I would consider revenge if i was able. Maybe if the US stopped fighting for oil, gold & minerals there would be no terrorism.

[BADecker]

Suppose the Taliban had some good reasons for being violent at the times they were violent, or even against freedom and peace. Some of the best reasons and justification for their violence is found right in the Koran. Check out the list of violence that the Koran promotes... right here https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/pages/quran/violence.aspx.

[Gyfts]

As Westerners we think of the Taliban as really bad people, terrorists, people who are not human. When you think about it though, the US robs & pillages their country. Bombs are sent by the US that kills innocent people. How do we know some of these Taliban didn’t lose family members to stray US missiles?

I do not like to judge people until I know the full details. There are two sides to every story. I know that if US soldiers killed my Mother or Father I would consider revenge if i was able. Maybe if the US stopped fighting for oil, gold & minerals there would be no terrorism.

Radical Islam has existed for ages. All religions were violent until secularist societies developed. The U.S. were one of the first to pull it off successfully but many countries in the Middle East still insist on implementing theocratic law (sharia) on their citizens.

The real problem is the Quran. Violent holy book with the commitment for all nonbelievers to be killed. You should not be surprised of the violent tendencies of anyone foolish enough to follow the literal text. The bible also has violent verses, too, except Christians have accepted modern cultural values. Islam still is going through the modernization.

[JeromeTash]

As Westerners we think of the Taliban as really bad people, terrorists, people who are not human. When you think about it though, the US robs & pillages their country. Bombs are sent by the US that kills innocent people. How do we know some of these Taliban didn’t lose family members to stray US missiles?

I do not like to judge people until I know the full details. There are two sides to every story. I know that if US soldiers killed my Mother or Father I would consider revenge if i was able. Maybe if the US stopped fighting for oil, gold & minerals there would be no terrorism.

I do agree with you. With the endless bombs and missiles the US and Western World has sent to the Middle East and countless Islamic leaning countries around the world for decades. I wouldn't be surprised if some bitter innocent kid or orphan grew up with only one aim, to avenge their dead parents and loved ones.

As A kid, the Western media made us think that the Talibans and Islamists were some really very bad people but, as I grew up, I noticed that something was amiss.

[Die_empty]

My only grudge against the Talibans is thier refusal to allow Afghanistans to make decisions for themselves. The act of forcing people to accept your own ideology without giving them options is violating thier rights. The girl child in that nation should be allowed to make the choice of attending school or not. People should have freedom to choose thier profession without restrictions. It is important for the Talibans to change thier views or ideology because many of them are not applicable to current realities. They should be able to learn from counties like Qatar, UAE and even Saudi Arabia that have been able to adopt positive changes that have brought economic and social prosperity.

[Mr.right85]

My only grudge against the Talibans is thier refusal to allow Afghanistans to make decisions for themselves. The act of forcing people to accept your own ideology without giving them options is violating thier rights. The girl child in that nation should be allowed to make the choice of attending school or not. People should have freedom to choose thier profession without restrictions. It is important for the Talibans to change thier views or ideology because many of them are not applicable to current realities. They should be able to learn from counties like Qatar, UAE and even Saudi Arabia that have been able to adopt positive changes that have brought economic and social prosperity.

That's the thing, lots and lots of restrictions. Perhaps it's the religion but, I like the idea of being free, as long as I don't get to hurt anyone or maybe something not within my fundamental human rights. I read some policies put down by the Taliban rule and I be like, "what the heck".

And yeah, God thing you brought that up (Qatar, Saudi, etc). These are Islamic nations too but, less radical. I get it with the US campaign over there which instead justifiable but, so also not the violations to human rights going in there now.

[Hispo]

I also believe it is interesting how the Taliban and ISIS/Daesh are actual enemies, in spite of both being Islamic extremist organizations.

Thankfully, ISIS is pretty much a shadow of what it once was, while unfortunately the Taliban now rules over a country.
It is not a matter of good or bad Muslims, there is a whole grey scales in between (specially when we talk about civilians)

[puloweh555]

As Westerners we think of the Taliban as really bad people, terrorists, people who are not human. When you think about it though, the US robs & pillages their country. Bombs are sent by the US that kills innocent people. How do we know some of these Taliban didn’t lose family members to stray US missiles?

I do not like to judge people until I know the full details. There are two sides to every story. I know that if US soldiers killed my Mother or Father I would consider revenge if i was able. Maybe if the US stopped fighting for oil, gold & minerals there would be no terrorism.

Your opinion is very reasonable. if I also think logically, every country definitely wants to live in prosperity and prosperity, no one wants to be poor. But in their own way. If a country (even if it's a super power) thinks other countries are stupid and (feels like) helping, but by imposing their way of thinking or ideology or the US fighting for oil, gold & minerals, then who is actually the criminal?

The real problem is the Quran. Violent holy book with the commitment for all nonbelievers to be killed. You should not be surprised of the violent tendencies of anyone foolish enough to follow the literal text. The bible also has violent verses, too, except Christians have accepted modern cultural values. Islam still is going through the modernization.

Terrorism is political understanding, its purpose is for political purposes. The world knows that. Only stupid and senseless people call it part of the teachings of Islam (Al Qur'an) and corner Islam

[Kavelj22]

The Taliban is an extremist religious group that wants to rule in the name of God.  Her religious extremism made her a pariah group, and everyone who deals with her is suspicious.  We do not interpret the good and the bad in the same way, and therefore the Taliban is good in the eyes of everyone who holds extremist religious ideas, and very bad in the eyes of everyone who does not believe in the religious reference to affiliation.

[digaran]

It is absolutely ironic to see someone who believes in some fake/man made stories talk about something they don't understand.

Taliban wants to imprison the pussies, we say let them pussies be wild and free, they say; no wild and free pussies get jumped by free horny men!!! We say; GTFO, us free men have decency, we wouldn't just do that, but they have their own perverted minds, alas we can't change their minds.

So let muslims be muslims, and christians be christians, one way or another, we shall see who was right, right?😉

[Dunamisx]

My only grudge against the Talibans is thier refusal to allow Afghanistans to make decisions for themselves. The act of forcing people to accept your own ideology without giving them options is violating thier rights. The girl child in that nation should be allowed to make the choice of attending school or not. People should have freedom to choose thier profession without restrictions. It is important for the Talibans to change thier views or ideology because many of them are not applicable to current realities. They should be able to learn from counties like Qatar, UAE and even Saudi Arabia that have been able to adopt positive changes that have brought economic and social prosperity.

There's nothing bad if people demands for their freedom but being a terrorist I don't think it's right because they will always exercise their terror on lives, concerning the Taliban, it is believed that they are terrorist and should not be allowed to have power to rule, but nevertheless i don't also buy the idea that the government was taken away by the Taliban forcefully without the people's interest, alot of lives had gone through this, and this people bring in their entire new law which is not political or religious inclined, US wouldn't have allowed this to happen at first place, but i will like to believe now that they have the power, they will learn how to rule with good leadership.

[Kavelj22]

There are large people who support the Taliban only because it represents a resistance movement against the United States. The battle between America and the Taliban is currently in Afghanistan and its branches in some countries (Pakistan). Let's not forget that America created and funded the Taliban when it wanted to fight the Soviet Union that occupied Afghanistan during the Cold War.