Questa serie approfondisce la complessa e spesso volatile relazione tra religione e violenza attraverso diverse culture ed epoche storiche. Esamina come le credenze profondamente radicate possano essere manipolate per giustificare l'aggressione, esplorando al contempo il potenziale della religione come forza di pace e riconciliazione. I volumi offrono profonde intuizioni sulle dinamiche psicologiche, sociali e politiche che danno forma a questa intersezione critica. Questa raccolta è essenziale per chiunque cerchi di comprendere la natura multiforme della fede e del conflitto.
Explores the disputed relationship between Islam and suicide attacks. It argues that Islam as a generic category is not an explanatory factor in suicide attacks. Rather, we need to study how organisations and individuals in their particular contexts draw tools from their cultural repertoire to shape, justify and give meaning to the bloodshed.
Per-Erik Nilsson provides an overview of the academic research and political legislation concerning 'Islamic terrorism' in Europe, examining 'terrorism', 'radicalism', and 'counter-terrorism' and how they evolved into academic focus of studies and political objects of governance.
Exploring the connection between ritual and violence, this book synthesizes established theories to uncover how these elements interact. It delves into the cultural significance of rituals and their potential to both embody and provoke violent actions. By analyzing various contexts, the work provides insights into the psychological and social dimensions of rituals, offering a comprehensive understanding of their role in human behavior and societal structures.
This Element explores the relationship between Islam and violence beyond the elemental or anomalous in addition to tracing the meaning of jihad from a struggle for a worthy cause to its present-day interpretation of martyrdom and terrorism.
The Book of Job considers physical pain, social bereavement, the origin of evil, theodicy, justice, divine violence, and reward. Such problems are explored here by consulting ancient and modern accounts from the fields of theology and philosophy.
The book offers an in-depth analysis of cultic violence, tracing the evolution of religious violence from historical contexts to contemporary issues following the 9/11 attacks. It explores the motivations behind such acts, the psychological and sociological factors involved, and the impact on society. Through a comprehensive approach, it sheds light on the complexities of belief systems that can lead to extreme behaviors, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of modern religious conflicts.
Explores revenge as a motivation relating to conflict and violence. Looks at Oceania, where revenge is traditionally a sacred duty to the dead whose spirits demand it. Beyond Oceania, revenge is an important hidden factor in processes of violence.
Exploring the teachings of Li Hongzhi, the book delves into the philosophy of Falun Gong and examines its impact on the experiences of brutalization and martyrdom among practitioners. It highlights the complex interplay between spiritual beliefs and the harsh realities faced by followers, providing insight into the movement's resilience and the challenges it encounters in the face of persecution.
This Element explores how religion and violence visited on Jewish bodies and lives created the first racial state in the history of the West and stands as an example of how methods and conceptual frames of postcolonial and race studies can bring new perspective to the foundational history of the past.