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Is Religion The Source Of Most Conflicts?
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We have had questions and debates on this issue before on AB. I thought it might be worth revisiting given a recent article in the Guardian. Some interesting views expressed, from writers with a range of personal beliefs. All of whom are contributors to a forthcoming book "For Gods Sake", which sounds like it might be worth a read.
Have a read, see what you think :)
http:// www.gua rdian.c o.uk/co mmentis free/20 13/jul/ 02/reli gion-wa rs-conf lict
Interesting comment from one of the contributors;
"terrorism occurs when you combine a sense of military and economic inferiority with a sense of moral superiority. Religion is very good at conferring a sense of moral superiority on its followers."
Have a read, see what you think :)
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Interesting comment from one of the contributors;
"terrorism occurs when you combine a sense of military and economic inferiority with a sense of moral superiority. Religion is very good at conferring a sense of moral superiority on its followers."
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One thing religion does exceptionall y well is give believers the mental tools with which to do the most inhuman things imaginable. In the mind of the believer anything goes if it is sanctioned by a holy text. It doesn't matter how illogical, barbaric or stupid it is – if it's “ written” then it's fine and dandy. Want to mutilate your kid's genitals? No...
00:46 Wed 03rd Jul 2013