God, Religious Extremism and Violence

This Element explores the vexed issue of violence done in the name of God, looking at the topic through the lens of peace and conflict studies, religious studies and historical studies. It aims to foster a deeper and more nuanced understanding of religion so that readers can better respond to a world filled with violence.

List of contents

1. Does religious belief matter?; 2. Does religion cause violence?; 3. How might theology and sacred texts justify violence?; 4. Can holy war ever be just?; 5. Does extremism enable or restrain violence?; 6. How shall we respond to violence?; References.

Summary

This Element explores the vexed issue of violence done in the name of God, looking at the topic through the lens of peace and conflict studies, religious studies and historical studies. It aims to foster a deeper and more nuanced understanding of religion so that readers can better respond to a world filled with violence.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Rowley, Matthew (Fairfield University Rowley
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2024
• EAN: 9781009494427
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0949442-7
• No. of pages: 88
• Series: Elements in the Problems of God
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; History: specific events & topics, RELIGION / Philosophy, Terrorism, armed struggle, Violence in society, Religious Fundamentalism, Religious intolerance, persecution and conflict, Religious intolerance, persecution & conflict, Violence, intolerance and persecution in history