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MA. Cert.Ed. is a retired university lecturer and author of twelve books, women's short fiction and a magazine column.

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Religion & War

Can religion and religious differences always be blamed for war? Like the Crusades of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, are most Holy Wars really driven by spiritual and religious beliefs, or does that seem to be a contradiction? Surely mass killing and destruction cannot further the cause of holiness and spirituality. During World War Two, both the English and German troops prayed to the same God for victory over their enemies. Before the invasion of Iraq, both George Bush and Saddam Hussein invoked the assistance of God to help their cause.

How can extremists commit terrible atrocities in the name of God?

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Latest articles in Religion & War

 Should Christians Glorify War?

From news reports to military commercials, the U.S. public is daily bombarded with pro-war propaganda. But is nationalism and war for Christians?

Feb 19, 2012 – Erek Daniels

Al-Qu Qlux Qlan: A Tale of Two Distorted Religious Groups

Al-Qaeda and the Ku Klux Klan are two extremist groups with very different views and cultures, yet they are similar in just about every way.

Jul 24, 2011 – Neal Simons

Yad Vashem Honors Righteous Among Nations

Yad Vashem, Israeli memorial for Holocaust remembrance, awards Righteous Among Nations honor to non-Jews who helped Jews avoid persecution, extermination by Nazis.

Dec 31, 2009 – Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Islamophobia and Minaret Ban in Switzerland

The Swiss People's Party referendum banning minaret construction underscores European/growing Muslim population division, European fear of radical Islam and terrorism.

Dec 2, 2009 – Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Hanukkah, a Jewish Christmas and Other Myths

Hanukkah is often equated to Christmas since the holidays happen at the same time of year. Learn about misnomer "Jewish Christmas" and other false ideas about Hanukkah.

Dec 1, 2009 – Aimee Larsen Stoddard

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