not speaking historically--we are speaking of NOW and of specific threats posed by jihadist terrorists.
The difference in the distinction that you do not see is that these jihadists are committed to religious war worldwide, even in muslim countries who do not fall into line and agree with their cause--i.e. look at Turkey, the muslim country that specifically keeps its religious and secular separated in govt.
The partly religious war in Ireland, for instance is pretty well confined to Ireland and the occasional incident in England. Although somewhat rooted in religion, this war is primarily about historical governance.
The muslim onslaught being lead by fanatical Wahabists is worldwide and totally religious in nature.
vaudine