When Religion Becomes Evil
When Religion Becomes Evil by Charles Kimball, published by Harper Collins on September 3, 2002, is a critical examination of the corruptions within various religious traditions that can lead to violence and evil. This 240-page book delves into the historical and contemporary factors that contribute to the misuse of religion, highlighting the susceptibility of all faiths to five basic corruptions. Kimball’s analysis addresses the pressing global concerns surrounding religion’s role in escalating conflict and violence.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the distinctions between corrupt and authentic forms of religious expression. Kimball discusses how these corruptions manifest across different faiths, including Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, and emphasizes the importance of authentic faith as a means to counteract these issues. The book presents a timely perspective on the intersection of religion and politics, particularly in the context of the Middle East, and offers insights into the corrective measures that can be taken to mitigate the negative impacts of religious extremism.
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A leading religion and mid–East expert presents a much–needed analysis of the factors of corruption in religion that lead to evil and violence in the world. Working across traditions and through history, he shows how all religious traditions are susceptible to five basic corruptions and why only authentic faith can prevent such evil.
Religious persuasions are indisputably central factors in the escalation of evil and violence on the global scene栮d hence a growing subject of popular concern and debate. Many argue that religion is the chief source of problems in the world today. Central to this debate is the need to distinguish between “corrupt” forms of religious expression and the “authentic” forms that offer real correctives and solutions to this global threat.
Religion and mid–East politics expert Charles Kimball offers a timely examination of the nature and signs of religious evil. while outlining the correctives to these Examples include Muslims seeking an Islamic state, Jewish settlers and extremists in Israel and the Christian Reconstructionist movement in America.
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