political-vs-religious-motivation

This chapter serves as an introduction and overview to 'The Cambridge Companion to Religion and Terrorism,' edited by James R. Lewis. It outlines the complex relationship between religion and terrorism, challenging simplistic attributions of terrorism solely to religious fanaticism or political-economic factors. The chapter presents the book's structure, which includes diverse theoretical, empirical, and case study approaches to topics such as radicalization, suicide bombing, and the role of religion in various terrorist movements.