Religious extremism: The good, the bad, and the deadly
| Autor: | Eli Berman, Laurence R. Iannaccone |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
| Předmět: |
Economics and Econometrics
jel:Z12 Sociology and Political Science Militant Religious violence Sectarianism 05 social sciences Poison control jel:H41 Social Welfare jel:H56 0506 political science Competition (economics) jel:K4 Political science Political economy 0502 economics and business Terrorism 050602 political science & public administration Organizational structure 050207 economics |
| Zdroj: | Public Choice. 128:109-129 |
| ISSN: | 1573-7101 0048-5829 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11127-006-9047-7 |
| Popis: | This paper challenges conventional views of violent religious extremism, particularly those that emphasize militant theology. We offer an alternative analysis that helps explain the persistent demand for religion, the different types of religious that naturally arise, and the special attributes of the %u201Csectarian%u201D type. Sects are adept at producing club goods both spiritual and material. Where governments and economies function poorly, sects often become major suppliers of social services, political action, and coercive force. Their success as providers is much more due to the advantages of their organizational structure than it is to their theology. Religious militancy is most effectively controlled through a combination of policies that raise the direct costs of violence, foster religious competition, improve social services, and encourage private enterprise. |
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