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Despite the noble aura that
Muslims—and not a few Westerners—attribute to jihad, the closer one examines
the nature of Islamic holy war, the more it appears to be dressed up
criminality.
In the words of one UK study:
The lines between terrorism and criminality are
becoming blurred as an increasing number of former criminals join the Islamic
State… Nearly 60 percent of European jihadists studied by researchers had been
jailed previously... Once recruited by ISIS, these people easily transition to
committing violence for a different cause... [T]he welcome from ISIS offers
criminals a perceived chance at “redemption” without requiring a change in
behaviour. FULL ARTICLE AT: From Felons to Jihadists | 
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