Prejudice and Religious Ideals in Terrorist Action

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• behaviors committed by groups might be considered psychotic

  In some sense, in various parts of the world, religious prosecution still exists to various degrees.

• Contrasts Between Religious and Political Terrorists

  out these terrorist activities is endorsed by their religion, and supports the greater good of their religious cause.

• Social Problems

  This theory defines the September 11 and other terrorist attacks as crimes rather than acts of war; it opposes military action; it opposes unilateral U. S. action.

• Role of Religion in Forming Terrorist Groups

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• Relating realism & power to Terrorism & its motivation

  Realist thought also focuses on "rational" action in support of rationally defined interests. Generally speaking, this is certainly true of actors - state and non-state. Even in the case of international terrorism, this is often true.

• Role of American Ideals in US National Security Policy

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• Sociopolitical Factors Encountered by Arab Americans

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