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religious extremism  

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  • Religious extremism is a radicalized and intolerant viewpoint that typically sanctions the use of violence to promote a defined, religiously motivated political agenda. Religious extremist groups share several interlocking characteristics. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Religious Extremism]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/religious_extremism

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