Although the notorious IRA (Irish Republican Army) can be traced to an attempted revolution in Dublin in 1916, the origins of terrorism in Ireland have been cultivating for quite some time before that very date. According to Dr. Goldstein (2007) “(…) religious differences between the Catholics (known as the Greens) and Protestants (known as the Orange)” have lead to terrorism in Ireland. Although, this religious feud is not considered the main cause of the conflict, “(…) religion contributes to this unionist terrorism” Goldstein (2007).
It is known that the conflict between the two factions reaches back to the 19th century where the South was harboring the Republican Catholics and the North was giving refuge to the Unionist Protestants. Furthermore, in both groups, there are deeply felt religious needs for divine approval of the secular affairs of state, leading to political competition for influence and voting that runs parallel to religious lines over which group will achieve control of the state (Goldstein, 2007).
Reference
Goldstein, D. (2007). Religion and Modern Terrorism. Retrieved April 22, 2007, from Boston University, Vista Online Web site: http://vista.bu.edu/webct/
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