God, religious extremism and violence / Matthew Rowley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rowley, Matthew, Dr., author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the problems of God

Elements in the Problems of God Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religious fanaticism.

Violence--Religious aspects.

Violence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (79 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge University Press 2024

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

Why do religious militants think their actions are right or righteous? What keeps me from acting like them? Why do some religious persons act on their beliefs in charitable, inspiring and deeply humane ways? Is secularism the solution to religious violence, or is it part of the problem? 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. The beliefs of various communities, religious and secular, are explored, looking at how convictions inhibit and enable violence. This Element aims to foster a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the promises and perils of religion so that readers can better respond to a world filled with violence

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009272315

1009272314

9781009272339

1009272330

9781009272292

1009272292