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Forensic Theology- Ideoological Threat Assessments

Of which, we can observe and local law enforcement vestigative process would

past, present and perhaps operations. With that, ev- be shaped by an external
future probabilities in non- ery effort should be made assessment of probable
pro-social endeavors. For to ensure methodical veri- criminality. So, together,

F them, observation notes fiable analysis of targeted we have a thumbnail de-

O attendant associational objectives. Added to the piction for a concept of
R activities, graffiti, online application of “forensic” “forensic theology”. This
E blogs, web sites, assorted operability, we could asso- focuses mostly on group

N propaganda, and all kinds ciate a concept of “theol- threats to social stability.
S of symbolism. To this, in- ogy” or “thinking”. In assessing criminal

I vestigators might link the motivations, the classi-
C authentication of emailing, Again, regarding those cal perspective offers the
chat rooms interactivities, things “theological”, the rationality of choice.

M and group linkages. term could be broadly in-
E terpreted. Bringing togeth- Criminals, not unlike the

T In other words, with a er critical thinking efforts rest of us, freely choose
H workable conception of to address anticipation of their planned, calculated
O “forensic theology”, we’re violent behaviors backed and selected targets for

D dealing with the potential- by dogmatic philosophies. opportunistic self-gratifi-
O ity of known evidentiary This would cover the care- cation. As with humanity

L characteristics, circum- ful study of belief systems in general, selfishness is
O stantial inferences and that formulate extrem- at the core of motivational
G informational data bases ism outside conventional purposes. For terrorists, as

Y from definable sources. social interactions. More an example, aggression,
For definitional applica- generally, this is sug- violence and intimidation
bility, we could say then, gested to be the analysis serve the basis to achieve

that “forensic” means the of religious, spiritual and individual or group advan-
wide-ranging spectrum of ideological thinking pro- tage over others. While
legal issues affecting the cesses. With a focus on they tend to operate on a

criminal justice system. those individuals, collu- larger scale, with a politi-
Encompassing investiga- sive entities and groups cal cover story. Similar to

tive, prosecutorial and that could be potentially transnational organized
evidentiary parameters. anti-social in a destructive criminal elements. Terror-
Within which, we need to sense. Such as with gangs, ists, like street criminals

consider multi-level inter- terrorist cells, organized or corporate criminals,
faces, from federal, state crime and others. The in- commit typical crimes

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