Dini Kültlerde Terör Örgütüne Dönüşme Potansiyeli: Aum Shinrikyo Vakası

Abstract

Günümüzde, Dünya üzerinde belki de milyonlarca dini grup ve oluşum bulunmaktadır. Bu grup ve oluşumların bir kısmı, yapısal olarak ve kuruluş̧ amaçları itibariyle şeffaf ve yalnızca ibadet odaklı olup, diğer bir kısmı ise kült olarak tabir edilen yapılarla ortak özellikler göstermektedir. Kült benzeri özellikler taşıyan bu dini grupların bir kısmı bürokratik, ekonomik ve insan gücü anlamında büyük bir gücü elinde barındırmaktadır. Kült benzeri özellikler taşıyan ve büyük bir gücü bünyesinde barındıran dini grupların büyük çoğunluğu toplum açısından herhangi bir tehlike arz etmez iken, bu gruplar terör örgütlerine dönüşmeleri durumunda, devlet ve toplum açısından geleneksel bir terör örgütünden çok daha fazla tehlike yaratacaklardır. Bu makalede, kült benzeri dini grupların terör örgütlerine dönüşmeleri halinde, sahip oldukları avantajlar nedeniyle geleneksel terör örgütlerinden daha tehlikeli olacakları hususu, yaşanmış bir örnek olan Aum Shinrikyo örgütü merkeze alınarak analiz edilecektir.

Keywords

• terörizm
• kültler
• aum shinrikyo

The Potential for Religious Cults to Transform into Terrorist Organizations: The Aum Shinrikyo Case

Abstract

Today, there are perhaps millions of religious groups and formations worldwide. Several of these organizations and groupings are transparent and only concerned with spiritual issues in accordance with their structure and objectives of establishment. Others, on the other hand, have characteristics with so-called cult formations. Additionally, some of these cult-like religious organizations wield considerable bureaucratic, economic, and human power. The majority of religious organizations that exhibit cult-like characteristics and wield considerable influence do not represent any threat to society. However, if these groups turn into terrorist organizations, they pose a much greater threat to the state and society than a conventional terrorist organization. This article will examine the argument that if cult-like religious groups become terrorist organizations, they will be more dangerous than conventional terrorist organizations owing to their advantages. The Aum Shinrikyo organization will be used as a case study.

Keywords

• Aum Shinrikyo
• Religious cult
• Terrorism
• Hidden danger

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