Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill
 

Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill

by Jessica Stern

For four years, Jessica Stern interviewed extremist members of three religions around the world: Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Traveling extensively—to refugee camps in Lebanon, to religious schools in Pakistan, to prisons in Amman, Asqelon, and Pensacola—she discovered that the Islamic jihadi in the mountains of Pakistan and the Christian fundamentalist bomber in Oklahoma... (read more)

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This is a very technical book. It seems to be written more like a doctorial thesis. It explains in great detail what is going on, but there doesn't seem to be a heart felt longing to really understand what is going on and why. The author is brave and interviews some very dangerous people. I have immeasurable respect for her.

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