God, Religious Extremism and Violence

Matthew Rowley (Fairfield University, Connecticut)

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Cambridge University Press
21 March 2024

History: specific events & topics; Religious fundamentalism; Religious intolerance, persecution & conflict; Violence in society; Terrorism, armed struggle

Series: Elements in the Problems of God

Why do religious militants think their actions are right or righteous? What keeps me from acting like them? Why do some religious persons act on their beliefs in charitable, inspiring and deeply humane ways? Is secularism the solution to religious violence, or is it part of the problem? This Element explores the vexed issue of violence done in the name of God, looking at the topic through the lens of peace and conflict studies, religious studies and historical studies. The beliefs of various communities, religious and secular, are explored, looking at how convictions inhibit and enable violence. This Element aims to foster a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the promises and perils of religion so that readers can better respond to a world filled with violence.

By: Matthew Rowley (Fairfield University Connecticut)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009272308
ISBN 10: 1009272306
Series: Elements in the Problems of God
Pages: 88
Publication Date: 21 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Does religious belief matter?; 2. Does religion cause violence?; 3. How might theology and sacred texts justify violence?; 4. Can holy war ever be just?; 5. Does extremism enable or restrain violence?; 6. How shall we respond to violence?; References.

Reviews for God, Religious Extremism and Violence

'Writing with commendable clarity, Matthew Rowley's insightful and lively new [Element] provides a thoughtful engagement with the ever-vexed issue of religion and violence. In particular, the 'three-dimensional view of conflict', which he here presents, provides a strikingly novel and valuable contribution to the debate, which deserves wide circulation and engagement. If contemporary narratives of religious violence in the media and beyond are not disrupted by this publication, it will not be Rowley's fault.' Helen Paynter, PhD, Director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence