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What does it mean?
Both Muslims and Christians can view the extermination of the other as pleasing to God.
In plain terms
Each side thinks killing the other pleases God.
What can you take from it?
Religious conviction can justify intolerance on both sides.

Where it applies

  • religious conflict
  • interfaith dialogue
  • policy

Putting it to work

  • challenge religious absolutes
  • promote mutual tolerance

Questions to consider

  • Why do faiths justify violence?
  • Can tolerance coexist with conviction?

Another view

This generalizes beliefs within diverse groups.

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