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Book of the Week: Bad Faith: The Danger of Religious Extremism

By , About.com GuideJanuary 30, 2012

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Bad Faith: The Danger of Religious Extremism
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Anyone studying religion is immediately and unavoidably faced with a difficult dilemma: believers report that their religion is a source for morality and values in their lives - and there are many examples of religion inspiring good behavior - but at the same time religion is also demonstrably a source for violence, terrorism, war, and evil. What is it about faith that it can inspire so much negative behavior even while being promoted as a force for good? What is the connection?

 

Book of the Week: Bad Faith: The Danger of Religious Extremism

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