Religious Terrorism

Religious terrorism involves using violence or threats to achieve goals connected to a specific faith or religious beliefs. Perpetrators often believe their actions are justified or commanded by their religion, seeking to influence governments, societies, or religious communities. These acts are driven by a combination of ideological motives, perceived divine duty, and political objectives. Religious terrorism is distinct from other forms of terrorism because it links violence directly to religious identity or doctrine, aiming to advance religious agendas or defend perceived sacred values, often resulting in harm to innocent people.