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Does People’s Religion and Belief Affect Criminal Behaviour?

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Law, Dr. C.V. Raman University Chhattisgarh, India

Int. Res. J. Social Sci., Volume 11, Issue (2), Pages 50-54, April,14 (2022)

Abstract

Unfortunately, taking religion seriously may lead to a tremendous deal of violence, and a solution to religious offences may save a great deal of suffering across the globe. The present study explains the relationship between religion and crime among religious followers. It also discusses the possible solutions to religious fanatics emerging among youths and religious followers. In the end, the article concludes with a positive note on how religious extremism should be ended.

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