“Religion and Violence: Key Texts (Part 1)”

Religion and Violence: Key Texts (Part 1 &2)
This section explores foundational texts that examine the complex relationship between religion and violence. It includes both religious scriptures and scholarly interpretations that address how religious ideologies have been used to justify, provoke, or resist violence. Key texts may include passages from the Hebrew Bible, the Qur’an, and the New Testament, alongside influential works by thinkers such as René Girard, Karen Armstrong, and Mark Juergensmeyer. These readings offer diverse perspectives on whether violence is inherent to religious traditions or arises from historical, political, and social contexts in which religions operate.