“Religion is the biggest cause of conflict in the world.” Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer showing that you have considered...

      

“Religion is the biggest cause of conflict in the world.”
Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer showing that you have considered different points of view.

  

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Lydia
• Reference to historical examples of religions causing conflict.
• Contemporary example from the Middle East, Syria.
• Reference to the situation in Northern Ireland.
• Sacred scriptures give support to violence and engaging in war; the concept of Jihad in Islam.
On the other hand:
• Both World Wars had nothing to do with religion.
• Religion encourages peace and forgiveness.
• Nationalism and the Nation State are responsible for most wars.
• Wars are caused by people, not religion.
lydiajane74 answered the question on July 16, 2018 at 14:36


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