Determining radicalization, which a change in the behavior, the psyche, and/or the motivations of a human being. To my thinking most of those radicalized have a weak personality, or one not quite formed. It could be arising from a world of equivocation. It could be from the arrival of a sense of mission and belonging. It can be a reflection of ancient information arising in childhood, from their church, from a friend, from a cleric, or from the Internet. In fact, the Internet, so often attributed is not primary. It is only the last stop in a sequence of steps. Here is what I'd look for. Warning: this is profiling. 1. Church attendance changes abruptly. 2. Change in friendships; change in family relationships. 3. Facebook page entries. 4. Increase in secretiveness. Becomes withdrawn. 5. Spends increased time on the Internet. 6. Family testimonials this person was near and dear, just like always. Suspect the family. 7. Travels for locations far and wide and for lengthy period
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