The roots of extremism

Extremism also offers a sense of identity, a clear template so we do not have to struggle with what can sometimes be an uncomfortable process of self-discovery.
 
As psychology professor Arie W. Kruglanski points out, one of the appealing factors is the “ideological narrative—the story a terrorist group tells to justify its actions,” justifying the actions according to “group values.”

Beyond Your Confines
Chris Warren-Dickins