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What does it mean?
A scathing critique of religious intolerance and the violence committed in the name of God.
In plain terms
People kill each other over different beliefs about God.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the destructive nature of religious dogma and conflict.

Where it applies

  • discussing religion
  • analyzing conflict
  • exploring dogma

Putting it to work

  • critiquing dogma
  • discussing tolerance
  • analyzing conflict

Questions to consider

  • Why do beliefs lead to violence?
  • How can we respect faith without conflict?

Another view

It may alienate religious readers without offering nuance.

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