I thought this article gave a good short backround of the dangerous mentality that drives men to want to 'make a name for themselves' and defy God like in the tower of Babel story.
I'm not sure if terrorism can be linked to this, but something to think about, nevertheless.
Which terrorists? The vast right-wing conspiracy, with militias, blowing up buildings? Sorry, feel better now.
Islamic fundamentalists thrive on terrifying little babies and their loving mothers. Once one realizes satan is a real being, that thing exists, and his whole purpose for existing is to bring down Jerusalem, then the news begins to make real sense...