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Terrorism and Cults
Hal Mansfield, M.A.
Abstract
Although many observers see close similarities between terrorism and cults,
there are also many important differences. Terrorist organizations have widely
varying motivations and goals. Although thought reform processes may occur in
some, they do not characterize many others. Even Al Qaeda training camps, which
have sparked much of the speculation about similarities to cults, may have more
in common with military training regimens than with cult indoctrination centers.
To lump all terrorist groups as cults is simplistic.
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