is their a correlation with violence in the name of religion and some theological concepts?

Question

Is it a coincidence that the only two major religions in the world (Christianity and Islam). Are the only two major religions that each claim to be the one and only way to eternal salvation, and have a theological obligation to convert as many people as possible are also responsible for almost all the violence in the name of religion?

Is their a correlation with one or more of these concepts (eternal damnation, prostelyzing) religious violence,

I think so but what are your thoughts?

Peaceofmind

what are you talking about its still part of their theology. As for being old Hinduism and Judaism are far older and have little of such a history

Answer 1

Good question. My opinion on this is that any time you have a group (or even a single person) that refuses to admit there is even a slight possibility that they are wrong, but emphatically states everyone that doesn't agree with them is wrong, you're going to have problems. Some people can just ignore people like this, others have a much harder time ignoring them. It just happens that Christians and Muslims are the 2 largest groups of people that feel this way. I don't mean all people of those religions, because I've met people in both faiths that don't see it as that big a deal that some people aren't Christian or Muslim members of their religion.
My problem is with the fundamentalists in ANY religion. I don't like having anything forced down my throat, nor do I like people telling me that I'm wrong and I'm going to hell because I'm in a religion that I feel comfortable in and don't disagree with so much. It's not my fault there is too much contradiction in the Bible, and those flaws make me question every single thing about it and it's followers.
I do think there is some correlation between the concepts and the violence, but I'm not sure how much. I also don't think it's much of a coincidence.

Answer 2

No coincidence. As for violence in the name of religion being in the past...well we all know that is blatantly not true. Look at the world today and some of what is happening in the Middle East alone. Yes, out of every religion that exists Islam and Christianity are the two that create the largest amounts of violence in the name of God.

Answer 3

i think violence is a part and parcel of phophetic religions. proof is look around the jerusalem, the holy city of jews, christians & muslims. Compare that with the Eastern religions - hinduism, budhism, jainism, shinto, sikh. they are not interested in tearing down each other in the name of god or any other petty differences.

muslims in particular are against anything civilized, others are much ahead of them in all fields. muslims are not safe amongst thier own lot. shia kills sunni, sunnis retaliate, kurds dont like sunnis. or are they trying to achieve salvation much ahead of others, because there are lot christians who too believe in salvation.

only the criminal lot joins islam, its by experience i am writing here. even the educated in muslim community behaves like one. i cannot balme Bush administration for keeping an eye on muslims in america. partly for that christians themselves are responsible. christianity is a political religion. they interfere with the day today affairs of the state. that brings the mediocre bigoted personalities into politics. what is happening in middle east is more of christian+jews Vs. muslims rivalry. all three have the same common root. still fight for supremacy.

religions that cannot accept changes are more crude, cruel and violence oriented. islam & judaism share the same traits.

if they can change, i think it is better for thier lot, that they can realise the kingdom of god here on this earth. no need to die and become a martyn to attain paradise.

is that going to happen?

Answer 4

First off, you have to remember these religions were made a long time ago when people were more war driven then now. In those days if you weren't the best, then you were weak. The religions have evolved since then and arn't as demanding as to say either you are part of our religion or you will spend eternity in suffering. In today's society yes, there are still the extremest, but mostly people are very accepting of eachother. Just as people change, religions also change.

Answer 5

Its the way of the world.

Religion is used as a cloke for politicians and military to hide behind, as part of their stategy to gain acceptance from their population and make it seem acceptable

Violence and destruction is not the contents or intent of these religions. Religions are being abused and misrepresented.

Its nothing new. The Normans (from France) used the cross of christianity for exactly that purpose, to gain acceptance and followers to join or support their attack and invasion of Saxon England, re 1066. Its how the flag of England is still that red cross, which is still part of the more familiar UK union jack flag.

Christianity doesn't have an "obligation" to "convert" as many people as possible. It would be like trying to force love, its not feasible. Its people's own choice and God's will that would make a new Christian. Christians are to welcome new ones and help them along the way, share the peace and forgiveness and love. Not to make war.

There are many Muslims, but I don't see them trying to "convert" people either. They have a saying, "en sh'ala" meaning if its God's will, not something of force either.

Politicians and Military try everything they can, including impostering 'religion' to accomplish their strategies.

Its the way of the world. The bible says the prince of the world, the devil, came to kill, steal, destroy, and uses lying and deception. Jesus came to speak the truth, and encourage peace, forgiveness and love among all people, even enemies.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

i think it all goes hand in hand. maybe that's why they're the two most prevalent religions- the whole "join us or die/ suffer eternal damnation" doctrine thing. and how different is islamic jihad from the christian crusades of the 12th century (barring the new technology in weapons)? when you think that islam is a younger religion, it all seems to add up.

Answer 8

i think its a strong factor, but not the only one. religion unfortunately was used as a tool in the past.

Answer 9

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