The last few months has shown that the terrorist group ISIS is an extremely dangerous organization. We are seeing the horrific pictures from a terrorist organization that kills both Muslim and Christian with little provocation.

The Daily Signal posted “11 Reasons Why ISIS Might Be More Dangerous Than al-Qaeda.” One reason is the fact that ISIS is more media sophisticated than al-Qaeda and excels in using social media as a tool of terrorism. They post various tweets and videos in English in order to strike terror in the hearts of the West.

Another reason is that this terrorist organization is flush with cash. As I mentioned in my commentary last week, they earn millions of dollars each day from the oil fields they occupy and from their extensive extortion racket.

ISIS is also much more dangerous than al-Qaeda because of the land it occupies. It currently controls territory the size of Maryland in the very heart of the Arab world. By contrast, al-Qaeda controls no major territory and is dependent upon the Afghan and Pakistani militants who serve as their hosts.

ISIS is also “the most heavily-armed Islamist extremist group in history, having captured huge amounts of military weapons and equipment in Iraq and Syria.” It also is acting like its own state or country with its own army, administration, judiciary and Muslim propaganda operation.

Another reason for the danger of ISIS has been its ability to attract recruits. Many “al-Qaeda-linked groups are now pledging allegiance” to ISIS. This is also giving the terrorist organization access to a global network of terrorists. They also benefit by the fact that the dissolving borders of Syria and Iraq make it much easier for recruits to connect up with ISIS militants.

A final reason is the vision of ISIS to once again establish a Caliphate with the leader of ISIS as the new caliph. This is also attracting Muslim support and may prove to be another major recruiting tool.

In many ways, ISIS may indeed be more dangerous that al-Qaeda.