Fields Of Blood by Karen Armstrong
Religion and the History of Violence
This book delves into the complex relationship between religion and violence throughout history, challenging the notion that faith is inherently violent. It explores how political, economic, and social factors have often been the true catalysts for conflict, with religion frequently used as a scapegoat or tool by those in power. Through a comprehensive examination of various historical periods and cultures, the narrative reveals how religious traditions have also been a source of peace and reconciliation, urging readers to reconsider simplistic narratives about the role of religion in human conflict.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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