Thinking about Religion and Violence

Violence in Sacred Texts (1x3)

Ημερομηνία προβολής: Απρ 28, 2018

Explore the special power and authority that sacred texts have for religious practitioners, and how some people invoke these stories and images to legitimize violence. Consider several prevalent themes found in sacred texts like the Bible, the Bhagavad-Gita, and the Qur’an: vengeful deities, holy wars, and holy suffering.