Department of Chemistry Organizes an Awareness Seminar on “Bridges of Coexistence with a National Vision to Address Extremist Thought”

The Department of Chemistry at the College of Education for Pure Sciences – University of Samarra organized an awareness seminar entitled: “Bridges of Coexistence with a National Vision to Address Extremist Thought.” The seminar was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Mahasen Raad Mahmoud and Assistant Lecturer Miami Hussein.

The seminar aimed to introduce extremist thought as a pattern of thinking that leads to intolerance and rejection of others, noting that extremism is based on a narrow or distorted interpretation of religious, political, or social ideas.

The speakers explained that among the causes of extremism are ignorance, weak cultural and religious awareness, difficult economic conditions such as unemployment and poverty, family disintegration, weak social upbringing, and the misuse of social media, which contribute to the spread of deviant ideas, as well as political unrest and armed conflicts.

The seminar concluded with several recommendations, most notably that extremist thought distorts the image of the religion or ideology exploited in its name. The speakers emphasized the importance of promoting a culture of dialogue and tolerance, supporting the role of families and educational institutions in instilling moderate values, spreading correct religious awareness from reliable sources, and empowering youth both economically and intellectually.

The speakers further affirmed that confronting extremist thought is a shared responsibility among families, educational and religious institutions, and the media, and that building a cohesive society based on moderation and awareness is the optimal path to reducing this phenomenon.

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