Violence In The Name Of God
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Not In God S Name
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Author : Jonathan Sacks
language : en
Publisher: Schocken
Release Date : 2015-10-13
Not In God S Name written by Jonathan Sacks and has been published by Schocken this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-13 with Religion categories.
***2015 National Jewish Book Award Winner*** In this powerful and timely book, one of the most admired and authoritative religious leaders of our time tackles the phenomenon of religious extremism and violence committed in the name of God. If religion is perceived as being part of the problem, Rabbi Sacks argues, then it must also form part of the solution. When religion becomes a zero-sum conceit—that is, my religion is the only right path to God, therefore your religion is by definition wrong—and individuals are motivated by what Rabbi Sacks calls “altruistic evil,” violence between peoples of different beliefs appears to be the only natural outcome. But through an exploration of the roots of violence and its relationship to religion, and employing groundbreaking biblical analysis and interpretation, Rabbi Sacks shows that religiously inspired violence has as its source misreadings of biblical texts at the heart of all three Abrahamic faiths. By looking anew at the book of Genesis, with its foundational stories of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Rabbi Sacks offers a radical rereading of many of the Bible’s seminal stories of sibling rivalry: Cain and Abel, Isaac and Ishmael, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers, Rachel and Leah. “Abraham himself,” writes Rabbi Sacks, “sought to be a blessing to others regardless of their faith. That idea, ignored for many of the intervening centuries, remains the simplest definition of Abrahamic faith. It is not our task to conquer or convert the world or enforce uniformity of belief. It is our task to be a blessing to the world. The use of religion for political ends is not righteousness but idolatry . . . To invoke God to justify violence against the innocent is not an act of sanctity but of sacrilege.” Here is an eloquent call for people of goodwill from all faiths and none to stand together, confront the religious extremism that threatens to destroy us, and declare: Not in God’s Name.
Violence In God S Name
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Author : Oliver J. McTernan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Violence In God S Name written by Oliver J. McTernan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
A timely exploration of the links between religious faith and global violence--and how to break them.
Rage And Carnage In The Name Of God
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Author : Abiodun Alao
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2022-07-11
Rage And Carnage In The Name Of God written by Abiodun Alao and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-11 with History categories.
In Rage and Carnage in the Name of God, Abiodun Alao examines the emergence of a culture of religious violence in postindependence Nigeria, where Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions have all been associated with violence. He investigates the root causes and historical evolution of Nigeria’s religious violence, locating it in the forced coming together of disparate ethnic groups under colonial rule, which planted the seeds of discord that religion, elites, and domestic politics exploit. Alao discusses the histories of Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions in the territory that became Nigeria, the effects of colonization on the role of religion, the development of Islamic radicalization and its relation to Christian violence, the activities of Boko Haram, and how religious violence intermixes with politics and governance. In so doing, he uses religious violence as a way to more fully understand intergroup relations in contemporary Nigeria.
Not In God S Name
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Author : Jonathan Sacks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Not In God S Name written by Jonathan Sacks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Abrahamic religions categories.
"In this powerful and timely book, Jonathan Sacks explores the roots of violence and its relationship to religion. Drawing on arguments from evolutionary psychology, game theory, history, philosophy, ethics and theology, Sacks shows how a tendency to violence can subvert even the most compassionate of religions. Through a close reading of key biblical texts at the heart of the Abrahamic faiths, Sacks then challenges those who claim that religion is intrinsically a cause of violence, and argues that theology must become part of the solution if it is not to remain at the heart of the problem."--Back cover.
In The Name Of God
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Author : Michael Jordan
language : en
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
Release Date : 2006
In The Name Of God written by Michael Jordan and has been published by Sutton Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Religion and politics categories.
Why and how does religion fuel fighting, death and destruction? This is the central question addressed here. This book examines the history of religious violence, looking at patterns and causes, consistencies and aberrations. It also looks at the relationship between religion and politics.
Why The Nations Rage
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Author : Christopher Catherwood
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2002
Why The Nations Rage written by Christopher Catherwood and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Political Science categories.
This thoughtful book explores much of the background to the strife the globe faces today. In particular, Christopher Catherwood shows how religion and national pride, which are supposed to be positive forces, can become perverted ideologies that arouse hatred, slaughter, and war.
Killing In The Name Of God
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Author : ROBIN. GILL
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Killing In The Name Of God written by ROBIN. GILL and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Violence Of God And The War On Terror
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language : en
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
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Violence Of God And The War On Terror written by and has been published by Church Publishing, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Violence categories.
Using the analogy of an abusive human relationship, Young traces the influence of the psychology of such behavior on the major monotheistic religions' concept of God and concludes that such imagery generates violence in the name of God in the contemporary world, including in "the war on terror." Explores these theological themes in terms of U.S. imperialistic policies, the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and Jihadist ideology.
Violence In The Name Of God
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Author : Joel Hodge
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-01-23
Violence In The Name Of God written by Joel Hodge and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-23 with Religion categories.
This book traces the trajectory of militant jihadism to show how violence is more intentionally embraced as the centre of worship, social order and ideology. Undertaking an in-depth analysis of militant jihadist groups and utilising the work of René Girard, Joel Hodge argues that the extreme violence of militant jihadists is a response to modernity in two ways that have not been sufficiently explored by the existing literature. Firstly, it is a manifestation of the unrestrained and escalating state of desire and rivalry in modernity, which militant jihadists seek to counter with extreme violence. Secondly, it is a response to the unveiling and discrediting of sacred violence, which militant jihadists seek to reverse by more purposefully valorising sacred violence in what they believe to be jihad. Relevant to anyone interested in Islam, philosophy of religion, theology, and terrorism, Violence in the Name of God imagines new ways of thinking about militancy in the name of Islam in the twenty-first century.
Disarming The Church
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Author : Eric A. Seibert
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-04-11
Disarming The Church written by Eric A. Seibert and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-11 with Religion categories.
If Christians follow the Prince of Peace, why do they often behave so violently? What can be done to transform the church so that it looks more like Jesus? Eric Seibert explores these questions in this important and timely study. He builds a biblical and practical case for living nonviolently in all areas of life and urges Christians to reexamine their most fundamental attitudes toward violence, warfare, and killing. Through true stories and careful analysis, Seibert demonstrates that it is possible to resolve conflict, correct injustice, and stop oppression without resorting to violence. Many nonviolent alternatives are discussed throughout the book, alternatives that can be used in a wide range of situations, from dealing with an unwanted intruder at home to removing a dictator from power. In a world filled with so much violence, hate, and fear, alternatives like these are desperately needed. This book offers hope that a better way is possible, one that has the potential to transform the church and change the world. So read on and join in!