The Culture of Martyrdom

(Atlantic Monthly) David Brooks - Suicide bombers go through indoctrination processes similar to the ones that were used by the leaders of the Jim Jones and Solar Temple cults. They are told that their families will be guaranteed a place with God, and that there are also considerable rewards for their families in this life. Finally, the bombers are told that paradise lies just on the other side of the detonator.


2002-05-16 00:00:00

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