Original sentence: In most instances, serious religious violence is perpetrated by individuals whose zeal and conviction exceed that of an average member of the religion in question, although milder forms, such as verbal abuse or ostracism, can be habitually practiced by larger communities.It's worth noting that even though in many instances religion is used to justify violent behavior, the immediate motivations of the individuals involved may not be religious as such and the overall goals of such behavior may be cultural, personal or even economical.The range of religious violence is varied, and in its more serious forms it often involves illegal means (although in some instances, the use of religious violence can be sanctioned and even undertaken by the government), such as physical abuse and vandalism, and in more extreme cases, torture or murder
Edited sentence: However, it's worth noting that even though in many instances religion is used to justify violent behavior, the immediate motivations of the individuals involved may not be religious as such and the overall goals of such behavior may be cultural, personal or even economical.In some instances, the use of religious violence can be sanctioned and even undertaken by the government.The range of religious violence is varied, and it usually involves illegal means, such as physical abuse and vandalism, and in more extreme cases, torture or murder