Why Do Some Religions Practice Violence?

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This paper discusses how most religions teach love and respect for people, yet many religions condone or encourage violence against those who do not believe the same way they do. Religious violence can be seen throughout the world. America is no longer one of the countries in the world where violence does not touch its soil. This paper reviews Juergensmeyer and Selengut's ideas on how religions are involved in violence and why.

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"Why are some religions violent? In a world where people desire peace, why are terrorists linked with religions such as Islam? Most religions teach love and respect for people, yet many religions condone or encourage violence against those who do not believe the same way they do. Religious violence can be seen throughout the world. America is no longer one of the countries in the world where violence does not touch its soil. Juergensmeyer and Selengut discuss how religions are involved in violence and why. It is important to consider why religions practice violence, how do religions justify it, and ways religious violence can be stopped."

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