Well Informed-Radicalization and Religion

Within the past couple of years, I have noticed radicalization in a much larger population that ever before.  Within the United States, there have been multiple threats made to us which has escalated this even more than I believe would have occurred naturally.  These days, we as a people tend to react to situations much quicker and much harsher than usual.  We are so worried about protecting ourselves and our lands that we believe we should do the most that is possible to ensure our safety.  We believe so strongly in our views that we will go to any extent to protect what we view as important to us.

This is shown greatly through religion.  Religion has always played a large role in history.  Not only in the United States, which was founded for religious freedom, but throughout the world.  Many of the world's conflicts and wars have been because of religious disputes.  It is something that will always be harshly criticized because of the strong feelings that most people have towards their beliefs and their desire for people to see things in the same light which they see it.

A major problem can arise when radicalization and religion become one in the same.  People will always have their strong feelings towards certain subjects, but since it is often split up between populations, it usually keeps us clear of any major conflicts which may arise.  But, as of lately, radicalization and religion have been merging themselves into one.  People are feeling stronger than ever about their religion and wanting to force their beliefs on other.  This is a major problem because as humans, we do not like to be told what to think or believe.  As people become more radical about religion there becomes much more tension throughout the world about beliefs which is where these conflicts come from.  The stronger these feelings become, the more likely it is that people will go to the extreme to preach what they believe is right which often times, causes much more harm than good.