Country Quote by Asma Jahangir
“Organized groups claiming roots in religious ideologies have unleashed an all-pervasive fear of mob violence in many parts of the country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Human Rights Conference, 2010
Religious groups exploit ideology to spread fear of mob violence.
In simple terms: Religious groups create fear of mob violence.
Key Takeaway
Address root causes of fear.
Themes
religion
fear
mob violence
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
human rights
When to use this quote
- community policing
- policy making
- interfaith dialogue
- media reporting
Key Concepts
extremism
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce fear?
- What role should law enforcement play?
A Different Perspective
Not all religious groups are harmful.
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