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Using the concept of ecumenical consciousness, this article investigates a possible connection between the modes of religious thought by religious actors & their conflict behavior. To this end, two Islamic movements are compared, that were/are both in a state of occupation: the Pathan Khudai Khidmatgars & the Palestinian Hamas. The underlying premise of the investigation is that "universal" Islamic movements prefer nonviolent forms of resistance, whereas "exclusivist" Islamic movements are prone to violence. This expectation is confirmed by an analysis of the means of communication in both movements & by an examination of their conflict behavior. The significance of the explanatory variable, however, requires further precision; hence the article includes some desiderata for future research. References. Adapted from the source document.