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Author Cavanaugh, William T., 1962-

Title The myth of religious violence : secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict / William T. Cavanaugh.

Publication Info. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  201.7 C377M    Check Shelf
Description viii, 285 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The anatomy of the myth -- The invention of religion -- The creation myth of the wars of religion -- The uses of the myth.
Summary The author argues against the belief that religion is universal to all human cultures and eras, discussing how Western cultures distinguish a difference between what is secular and what is religion, and examining how the West uses the idea of religious violence as a justification for peacekeeping, whereas religious violence from other social orders is often considered fanatical.
Subject Violence -- Religious aspects.
Religion and politics -- Western countries.
Religion -- Philosophy -- Political aspects -- Western countries.
ISBN 9780195385045 hardback alkaline paper
0195385047
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