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John Walker Lindh, an American criminal, became infamous for his involvement with the Taliban during the early stages of the Afghanistan conflict. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of radicalization and the consequences of misguided choices. Lindh's life provides a reminder of the importance of understanding, education, and compassion in preventing individuals from straying down destructive paths. His story highlights the critical need for societies to offer opportunities for engagement, dialogue, and healing to those at risk of being drawn into extremism.
"It is a major sin to break a contract, especially in military situations."
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"It is a major sin to break a contract, especially in military situations."

Military, Sin
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"I haven't spoken English with native speakers in several months. I've been speaking Arabic."
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"I haven't spoken English with native speakers in several months. I've been speaking Arabic."

Language, Months
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"I lived in a region in the northwestern province - the people there in general have a great love for the Taliban, so I started to read some of the literature of the scholars and the history of the movement. And my heart became attached to them."
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"I lived in a region in the northwestern province - the people there in general have a great love for the Taliban, so I started to read some of the literature of the scholars and the history of the movement. And my heart became attached to them."

History, Love, People, Heart
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"I tell you, to be honest, every single one of us, without any exaggeration, every single one of us was 100 percent sure that we would all be... all be martyred, but you know, Allah chooses to take a person's life when he chooses. And we have no control over."
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"I tell you, to be honest, every single one of us, without any exaggeration, every single one of us was 100 percent sure that we would all be... all be martyred, but you know, Allah chooses to take a person's life when he chooses. And we have no control over."

Life, Control, Exaggeration
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"It is considered a major sin to break a contract, if you agreed, especially with military situations."
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"It is considered a major sin to break a contract, if you agreed, especially with military situations."

Military, Sin
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"I understand why so many Americans were angry when I was first discovered in Afghanistan. I realize many still are, but I hope in time that feeling will change."
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"I understand why so many Americans were angry when I was first discovered in Afghanistan. I realize many still are, but I hope in time that feeling will change."

Change, Time, Hope, Afghanistan
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