TEXT: Reading

1. Moral Psychology of Terrorism (2013) Introduction

2. Horgan, J. G. (2017). Psychology of terrorism: Introduction to the special issue. American Psychologist, 72(3), 199-204. doi:10.1037/amp0000148

Original Question:

For this week's Forum, respond to the following: This week, in our forum, we consider the ways in which fundamentalism has been a foundational basis of terrorist structure.

Seen in societal roots, fundamentalist approaches have been used to separate factions within the larger society, a method favorable for terrorist conditions.

Unger (2002) noted, "That worldviews share certain features, including abdication of moral responsibility to a source outside oneself..." (p.44).

In what Unger (2002) identifies as "ideology-maintaining mechanisms", individuals are able to discard the views of others not sharing similar "truths" (p. 44).

o After reviewing the course materials for the week, discuss the role identify religious fundamentalism has had in the display of terrorist organization and behavior from a historical perspective that you perceive as most influential.

o Share your thoughts on whether fundamentalism can be a positive force in the preventing terrorist engagement, as well as a negative force in promoting such engagement. Provide details to support your rationale.

Reference

Unger, R. (2002). Them and us: Hidden ideologies-differences in degree or kind? Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, 43-52.