WORLD RELIGIONS: WAR AND PEACE

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Many wars have been fought with religion as their stated cause, and with peace as their hoped-for end.

What follows is a very brief summary of what the worlds major religions say about war - and peace. Of course, religious beliefs are often complicated; individuals and groups within each religion often have different views; and religious affiliation is often closely associatedwith partisan emotions.

A summary can only give a very limited picture. But it can open a door to understanding the links between religion and war.

Continue: http://www.ppu.org.uk/learn/infodocs/st_religions.html

Edited July 31, 2010 by markdohle