Whenever somebody uses this word to describe terrorists, it becomes apparent to me how brainwashed they have become by the media.
Christians called it Crusades.. Islam called it Jihad.. what's difference in those times when both side killed each other even innocent civilians were not spared.. !!!
Babar came to India in name of Jihad and butchered Hindus, destroyed temples.. Al-Qayada used 'Jihad' to kill American civilians.. Now you wonder why 'Jihad' word is defamed..
Not true at all. The whole of your post is filled with errors.
To stay on topic, 'jihad' literally means 'struggle', not 'war' or 'kill' as you may have been fed by the media. Ex: I am in a constant jihad to finish my studies.