| In Search of Solutions: The Problem of Religion and Conflict Contributor(s): Bennett, Clinton (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845532406 ISBN-13: 9781845532406 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: This volume sets out to explore three conflict contexts in which religion is generally acknowledged to be at least a factor, although some minimize religion's role while others identify it as a major cause of violence. It evaluates what role religion does play (or has played) in the Northern Irish, Bosnian and Israel-Palestinian conflicts including the contribution of the women's movement in Ireland. It takes seriously the psychological tendency to demonize those who do not share our views and argues that religion, although one factor among others, does all too easily lends itself in support of conflict. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion - Religion |
| Dewey: 201.727 |
| LCCN: 2007020463 |
| Series: Religion and Violence |
| Physical Information: 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Religion has played a role in conflict throughout history, with religious scriptures often being used to justify violence. In Search of Solutions evaluates the role of religion in Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Israel-Palestine. The book argues that religion has a tendency towards conflict and that peace is best guaranteed when human individuals commune directly with the divine without the mediation of organized religions. Different approaches to the reading of scriptures are introduced, drawing on post-modern theory. In Search of Solutions will be invaluable for the student seeking a clear overview of both the theory and the practice of religion in conflict resolution. |
