Summary - Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence

Product Summary

Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence

Religious Violence

Guide Rating -

Pros	• Interviews with numerous key people connected with religious violence • Traces common denominators with violence from many faiths • Explains the perspective of those who commit violence and why

Cons	• Argument that more religion will help seems weak

The Bottom Line - Juergensmeyer's exploration of the reasons behind the religious violence is very good and quite enlightening. Much of the craziness in the world today seems a bit less crazy and a bit more understandable after reading his book.

Product Description

•	Exploration of nature and reasons for religious violence
•	Addresses Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Sikh violence
•	Looks at what is going on besides religious justifications for violence

Guide Review

Religious Violence Religious terrorism is a dark spectre which has been haunting the world with increased bloodshed over the past three decades. At the same time, numerous religious leaders have tried to reassure people that their religions (and religion in general) are forces for peace, love and social harmony. If these leaders are correct, then why does the violence not only continue, but continue to worsen?
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