Which statement about religious extremism is true?
A. Religious extremism is the result of major psychiatric disorders and cannot occur in otherwise normal individuals.
B. Any religion, taken to an extreme, can be dangerous because extreme adherents think they are doing sacred work even when they are engaging in violent, murderous behavior.
C. Religious extremism is a modern phenomenon and was not seen before the late twentieth century.
D. Religious extremism occurs most often among better-educated individuals with strong social networks.
Answer: B
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