Six Opinions: Were the 9/11 Terrorists Cowards or Courageous?

In Character : Ruth R. Wisse: “Courage and cowardice are culturally determined, and God cannot help the society that confuses its values with those of its rivals.” We attribute courage to men and women who defend our values in the face of adversity. Facing adversity in itself may be either bold or reckless; upholding values may be noble in some cases and effortless in others. It’s the combination of the two — upholding values and facing adversity — that earns the tribute of “courage.”