For example, Mark Juergensmeyer’s Terror Mandated by God elaborated on how religion could be used and distorted to fit the terroristic needs of a particular group. Similar to how he explained in his journal, the Taliban justifies their vicious acts of terror by claiming that these acts are an enforcement of the purest form of Islam. And, on top of that, they use the religious concept of jihad as a reason for attacking western forces and allies. Juergensmeyer explains, “the perpetrators see themselves as soldiers in a spiritual army, engaged in a great cosmic war. These religious warriors hope that their victory will usher in a new epoch and a new religious kingdom on earth.” From this statement one can conclude that religion can be the sole driving force that convinces followers to carry out violent crimes in the name of their
For example, Mark Juergensmeyer’s Terror Mandated by God elaborated on how religion could be used and distorted to fit the terroristic needs of a particular group. Similar to how he explained in his journal, the Taliban justifies their vicious acts of terror by claiming that these acts are an enforcement of the purest form of Islam. And, on top of that, they use the religious concept of jihad as a reason for attacking western forces and allies. Juergensmeyer explains, “the perpetrators see themselves as soldiers in a spiritual army, engaged in a great cosmic war. These religious warriors hope that their victory will usher in a new epoch and a new religious kingdom on earth.” From this statement one can conclude that religion can be the sole driving force that convinces followers to carry out violent crimes in the name of their