Osama Bin Laden is considered the most dangerous terrorist in the world by the U.S. government. He is believed to have plotted or inspired attacks such as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, the 1995 Saudi National Guard training center bombing, and the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. On September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, with Bin Laden issuing a "fatwa" motivating these attacks. While only about 15% of Muslims are fundamentalists, Bin Laden's message resonates with young Muslims longing to restore Islam's former glory.

1. Osama Bin Laden A Presentation by Robin Rodgers Gina Giacinto & Justin Rosa

2. Osama Bin Laden The U.S. government considers Osama bin Laden to be the most dangerous terrorist in the world. Attacks which bin Laden is believed to have plotted or inspired include the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, the 1995 truck bombing of a Saudi National Guard training center, and the 1998 explosions at U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. September 2001 attacks that crippled the Pentagon and destroyed New York's World Trade Center.

3. War on America The suicide crews flew American planes into the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon on 9-11 shouting, "Allah is great." The Qur’an is responsible for the long history of violence and the sayings and actions of Muhammad, himself. Osama bin Laden, with his group of "holy warriors" who had come from many Muslim communities around the world, issued a "fatwa."

4. War on America Cont. The message of Osama bin Laden that was forged in the fire of battle with the Soviet military strikes a deep, resonant chord in the hearts of young Muslims longing to restore the former glory of Islam. About 15 percent of the 1.3 billion Muslims in the world are now fundamentalists. The other 85 percent of Muslims are not fundamentalists.

5. Impact of Osama Bin laden Affects of terrorism on education - Students are being taught values of Al Qaeda - substantial evidence to justify terrorism A change of view and support towards Muslims -World Trade Center attack in 1993 -President Bush’s support for Muslims in 2001

6. Impact of Osama Bin laden President Bush’s re-election - approval of his approach toward Iraq -the 2004 elections, an accountability moment Political arena -not a single Muslim congressman or a senator -Muslims decide to enter politics -91% of Florida’s Muslim community voted for Bush

7. Impact of Osama Bin laden Americans are living in fear - a new opening graphic for its propaganda -a disturbing new trend -plans for attacks in the U.S. were in progress -this new imagery is designed to motivate terrorist activity in the U.S

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