buddhist monks run wild

I recently viewed a program on ABC television station here in Australia called 'Compass', yes I watch a lot of the ABC. The program deals with religious and social issues through out the world.

The topic which caught my eye was on 'Radical Buddhist Monks' in Sri Lanka.

This statement is conundrum within itself.... Buddhism is probably the religion furthest from radical fundamentalism of any in the world today.

But they it was, Buddhist monks ransacking catholic churches, tormenting villagers, setting fire to churches, and generally causing mayhem in the communities.

Although these events have been condemned by the leaders of the Buddhist faith the events are still going on.....

So is this a sign of the times, religion and faith going horribly wrong, or is it more to do with fear and persecution that these aspects of human nature are coming to fore.....

What do you think?