And the terror itself is an example of the world's uncontrollability.

All theory of modernity in sociology suggests that the more modernity there is, the less religion. In my theory we can realize that this is wrong: atheism is only one belief system among many.

Electronic communication makes possible what has previously been excluded: namely, active, simultaneous and reciprocal contact between individuals across all frontiers constituted by countries, religions and continents.

In the final analysis, terror is also another proof of the fact that the superpower is not really a superpower. It was vulnerable.

The world has become so complex that the idea of a power in which everything comes together and can be controlled in a centralized way is now erroneous.

And it also became clear that these conditions of inequality and historical injustice have given rise to a feeling of hate in the world - a deeply felt hate that cannot easily be overcome with a few good words.

Initially, the horrific images of September 11th triggered an enormous wave of solidarity.