THERE are many reasons why some people become terrorists. One is because they welcome such a condition to call attention to themselves no matter what the cost to themselves.

Many times these people want their belief in failure to be proven rather than the opposite. Everything about them is a discipline of negative thinking.

Most secretly cherish tragedy above happiness because they are all biblically mixed up, contrary people with inflated egos and given to a love of hatred. Some, not having the courage to be totally evil but wanting to enjoy the fruits of evil, scatter the seeds of unhappiness for others to carry out.

The governments are looking for material solutions instead of spiritual ones. Islamic culture appears to relish the philosophy, reason and interpretation of long ago. They, like Christian theologians, believe that modern progress in getting rid of ridiculous preconceptions and imagery is like getting rid of God itself.

The terrorists, along with the people of this world, must be taught that this earth we live in is heaven. There is nowhere else within our galaxy.

The scientists and many medical people realise this concrete fact so why not the clergy. The clergy of all denominations must accept our modern progress for what it is or the biblical viewpoint shall eventually destroy us all.

BRIAN McGLYNN, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn.