Okay I apologize to you if you were using Webster's definition. The people that compiled that definition are either wrong or have a misconception of jihad. The news media is partially at fault here for helping spread that misconception. People in the Middle East even use it loosely. Jihad has absolutely nothing to do with crusades, physical wars, hostage holding, suicide missions or violence. It is a spiritual concept of fighting weakness and retardation to developement within one's own self. Jihad has nothing to forcing others to accept another's beliefs. That a total misconception. Sorry. Thank you.