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What is Extremism?

Extremism is opposition to basic values found in democracy, rules of some laws, and respect for or tolerance of individual rights, their faith or beliefs.  Extremists voice their opinion in different ways and not always in a violent manner.   Extremism may be the root cause or the ideology behind terrorist acts of violence.  Extremists often propagate their ideals through distribution of literature or holding rallies and voicing their opinion.  It has been noted that extreme behavior can often be appealing to the wealthier activists who are able to sponsor leaflets and extreme propaganda. Criminal Extremism can become a social danger.  Extremists can target political groups, racial, ethnic and religious ideologies resulting in hatred towards another society or organization.  Extreme beliefs could be the mental attitude behind a terrorist act.

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Terrorism  and  extremism.

Comparing radical forces and ideologies is the essence of finding the difference between extremism and terrorism.  The extremist sets specific ideologies before him and lives life accordingly.  The terrorist, on the other hand, uses extreme ideas to provide the background for his terrorist activities and moves ahead towards the extreme goal that he had in mind.  The terrorist will use force and subversive activities to further his goals.  An extremist can continue to support his extreme ideals and not be a supporter of terrorism.  An ‘absolute pacifist’ for example will not resort to any form of violence while a ‘contingent pacifist’ accepts some violence for self defense.  Terrorism is seen to be a public act of violent behavior that is used to advance the terrorists ideals in political, social and religious arenas.  It would be fair to say that an extremist may have leanings towards terrorism and support terrorist activities, but an extremist does not have to be violent and cause bodily harm.  Terrorist activities are violent, anti-social and harmful.

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