Terrorism is the main problem of all mankind in the late 20th – early 21st centuries. Almost half of the world's states faced this terrifying disaster, which overtakes absolutely all civilians: men, women, old people and indiscriminately. An extremist is a person who has nothing holy, who does not value human lives. What is he guided by and why is he decided on such actions?
What is extremism
The word “extremism” is of Latin origin; it is translated into Russian as “extreme”. Literally, it can be interpreted as a commitment to radical views, be it politics, religion or social beliefs. Today, extremism is most bloody in religion and politics. In addition, very often at the core of radical views lies national rejection.
The Basics of Religious Extremism
Terrorists and extremists are often guided in their activities precisely by religious motives. However, the true reason may lie much deeper, because many leaders of such ultraradicals simply seek power and great profit. The following characteristics can be attributed to signs of true religious extremism:
- The ideology of denying the existence of a different faith.
- The possibility of violence against people of another religion.
- Active propaganda of radical ideas.
- "Cult of personality" of the leader of the movement.
- Changing the consciousness of cult participants under the influence of pressure of ideas.
An extremist is very often the person who cannot give an account of his actions and actions. In some ways, radicals resemble zombies, so well their gurus and leaders were able to put aggression, anger and a distorted perception of consciousness into their heads. Often people join a radical group for economic or social reasons. Future extremists are people who have nothing to lose. Perhaps they do not have work, family, education, or their own home.
The fight against extremism
In our country, as in many other states, an active struggle is being waged against extremism in all its manifestations. It is forbidden to create societies of a radical nature, to carry out propaganda and insults on the soil of religion, nation, social and political convictions. For violation of the law criminal liability is provided, including the actual term of imprisonment.
Radical groups in the world
Currently, there are about 500 different extremist organizations all over the world, which for the most part are organized in those states where there is a certain internal instability. Despite all possible methods of struggle, terrorism and radical relations are only expanding in modern society, dry statistics confirm this fact. So, in 2008 alone, about 15, 000 people died from acts of terrorism or extremism, and more than 40, 000 were injured of varying severity.
Modern extremism spreads at lightning speed, radicals convey their ideas and thoughts to the masses via the Internet, their statements are almost impossible to control and limit. An extremist is a person who wants to be visible. Very often, leaders of a particular group make public statements and threats. Thus, they satisfy their thirst for power and power over the rest of the world.
Extremists and radicals, who is it? How could their activities and ideology find supporters in the world? In many ways, this phenomenon is explained by the current international situation, globalization and total power, which is trying to establish over other US countries. A huge number of countries were swept by revolutionary moods, people who need stability and social guarantees take to the streets with weapons in their hands, believing that the goal justifies any methods. In such situations, the ideological leaders of extremist groups will easily be able to recruit new members of their team, promising them “golden mountains”.
