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What does it mean?
Questions justifications for violence committed in the name of religion.
In plain terms
Did we murder everything just to say we did it for God?
What can you take from it?
Be wary of using faith to justify destruction.

Where it applies

  • ethical debate
  • religious critique
  • historical inquiry

Putting it to work

  • examine doctrines
  • question zealotry
  • promote secular ethics

Questions to consider

  • When does faith become dangerous?
  • Who defines divine will?

Another view

Not all religious acts lead to violence or harm.

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