ISIS beheadings highlight a part of the world that many don't know. I was in school when 9/11 happened, and there was this shock everywhere. People were thinkin

ISIS beheadings highlight a part of the world that many don't know. I was in school when 9/11 happened, and there was this shock everywhere. People were thinking "Why is the world so evil?" Or some variation of "Why is Islam/Arabs so evil?" We spent years debating this kind of thing, on forums, poking at Islam, Arabs, US middle eastern policy, Israel, and so on. Some reach the wrong conclusion, but many come out of that understanding the world much better. It also highlights different worldviews. My aunt told me people would do anything for money, but it was clear money wasn't the case here. Something ran much deeper than money and power. I think the beheading videos give us a better sense of reality than say, Facebook or Twitter. I'd much rather my kids watch gore somewhere rather than read through politics on social media. There's the initial shock, but it's like the kids slamming the finger on the door. The injury is inevitable, but they learn from it.