State Complicity and Religious Extremism: Failing the Vulnerable Individual

Religious extremism—especially when unhindered by the state—can result in unimaginable harm to individuals. That is not suggest that only extremism religious extremism. That would be patently incorrect and a profound misrepresentation of history; secular - Communism, Fascism, Nazism, Pol Pot, Mao name but most obvious has exacted an price on hundreds millions people over ages. While our examination will focus exclusively intended any way minimize extraordinary inflicted innocent individuals based religion. To otherwise unacceptable combination revisionist history, disrespectful memories victims. As we move forward, it important recall this chapter its impact individual. In doing so, analyze cost individual impacted argue state complicity face exacerbates vulnerability. In focusing vulnerability, working assumption fails protect member closed extremist group. The obligation, consistent failure, particularly context “closed communities” significant consequences. This specifically effect specific communities have vulnerable Not does put “at risk”, manifests extremism, consequences which are profound. harmful greater society, especially With respect larger examples provided illuminating complicity, regardless motivation or cause.