BY Robert Jay Lifton

In "DESTROYING THE WORLD TO SAVE IT: Aum Shiarikyo, Apocalyptic Violence, and the New Global Terrorism," David E. Kaplan and Andrew Marshall delve into the complex and disturbing world of Aum Shiarikyo, a Japanese cult infamous for its deadly 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway. Through meticulous research and analysis, the authors explore the motivations behind the cult's apocalyptic beliefs, its fascination with mass destruction, and its evolution into a new form of global terrorism. This book offers a chilling examination of the intersection between religious fanaticism, doomsday ideology, and the modern era of terrorism, providing valuable insights into the dark forces that drive individuals and groups to commit unspeakable acts in the name of salvation.

NY. Henry Holt. 1999. 381p.