The myth of religious violence, secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict, William T. Cavanaugh
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The myth of religious violence, secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict, William T. Cavanaugh
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The myth of religious violence
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bibliography
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291193664
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William T. Cavanaugh
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secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict
Summary
The author argues against the belief that religion is universal to all human cultures and eras, discussing how Western cultures distinguish a difference between what is secular and what is religion, and examining how the West uses the idea of religious violence as a justification for peacekeeping, whereas religious violence from other social orders is often considered fanatical
Table Of Contents
The anatomy of the myth -- The invention of religion -- The creation myth of the wars of religion -- The uses of the myth
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