Terrorism and Tribalism are closely linked. "The terrorists who are killing, raping, and looting throughout the West and Islamic countries are not inspired by Islam. Rather, they're the product of a resurgence of tribalism in Islamic countries and a dispossessed population oppressed by central governments."(Tribalism, not Islam, is behind Muslims’ terrorism.)
As human beings we tend to fall into groups or associate ourselves with those who make us feel accepted, or feel important. This then leads to tribalism. Most commonly we spend time with those that tend to make us feel important, needed, accepted, approved or acknowledged. Tribalism is not a bad thing. It is like being part of a family. The problem is the power or control people place over the tribe. The scary thing is someone having authority to control and dictate what happens in the tribe, rather having common consent where everyone agrees. Common consent is the beam that keeps a group in balance and not falling off the rope of sanity. When everyone agrees and is able to have a voice on what happens within the group creates a climate that limits the chance of someone seeking for power, control and an act of terrorism. Another concern is when one tribe is wanting to dictate and have control over another tribe, or in other words wanting to radicalize.
"As the self-proclaimed worldwide caliphate, their mission is to establish Islam as the supreme form of government for all Muslims throughout the world. This means implementing all Islamic traditions as they were initially laid out by Muhammad and forcibly expanding their territory." (Isis Motives?)
In other words Isis is a great example of Radicalization.
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