Religion and Violence

Religion and Violence
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 417
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ISBN-10 : 9781000097641
ISBN-13 : 1000097641
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Book Synopsis Religion and Violence by : Paul Powers

Download or read book Religion and Violence written by Paul Powers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does religion cause much of the world’s violence? Is religion inherently violent? Would violence disappear if religion did? Is true religion a force for peace? Is religion a mask for power and self-interest? What aspects of religion make violence more—or less—likely? Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach explores the potential of classic social theories to shed light on the relationships between religion and violence. This accessible and engaging book starts from the premise that both religion and violence are ordinary elements of social life and that rather than causing violence religion plays a crucial role in the management of violence. Ideal for any student approaching the topic of religion and violence for the first time, this core textbook includes chapter overviews and summaries, guides for applying theory to real-world events, discussion questions, and case studies. Further teaching and learning resources are available on the accompanying companion website.


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