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Kinds of Extremism

In this article are two types of Extremism listed and described.

The first one, called Ethno-national Extremism and the second on, the Religious Extremism.

First, the Ethno-national Extremism: It is important to point out that Nationalism in itself is not extreme- it’s just a focus on the nation or national identity (think flags, anthems, the World Cup). Ethno-national extremists, however, have a particular idea of what they want the nation to be like. Their vision for the nation often means just one identity (which doesn’t include different cultures, colours, religions or ideas to them). This kind of extremism is often linked to Fascism and can be labelled right-wing extremism. (https://peacemakervoices.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/different-kinds-of-extremism/)

Last, the Religious Extremism: Every religion has extremists factions and these groups operate outside of normal religious practices. For example, Islam has Al Q’aeda, Christianity has the Klu Klux Klan, Judaism has Terror against Terror and Hinduism has Jagaran Manch. Many people who practice religions may not consider the views of extremist factions to have any relation to the religion that they themselves follow. Religious extremists often use religion to make strong demands on people, for example asking them to give up their lives in the name of God. They do not allow for compromise in their religion and see religion in black and white. (https://peacemakervoices.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/different-kinds-of-extremism/)