Religion and Violence

Name: Religion and Violence
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Religion and ViolenceA Religious Studies Approach\nAuthor(s): Paul Powers\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367432027, 978-0367432027\nSynopsis\nDoes religion cause much of the worlds 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 moreor lesslikely? \n\nReligion 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. \n\nIdeal for any student approaching the topic of religion and violence for the first time, this core textbook include.