2006-12-04 13:26:50 · 16 answers · asked by ibid 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Like Hitler, Stalin, Po Pot, Edi Amin, ect... all of whom were non-religious? No, lust for power and need to defend one's self leads to wars.
2006-12-04 13:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly, but as a catalyst to unite the people against a
common enemy or as an excuse. If Bush had more of a
"crusader" image, I would definitely say he could have more
votes in his favor. The Islamics on the other hand have been
more successful convincing its believers that this conflict or
war is against their religion.
2006-12-04 22:12:49 · answer #2 · answered by CAPTAIN BEAR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More wars have been fought over religion and an attempt to spread it than for any other reason. Christianity is the worst of the lot.....think of all the wars that have been fought to spread Christianity. And let's not forget the Inquisition which specialized in torture of supposed non-believers. I doubt that any of that was in keeping with what Jesus Christ was teaching.
2006-12-04 21:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the main cause. These wars have been going on since the beginning of recorded time. Land would be next.
2006-12-04 21:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd replace "religion" with "a rejection of reason". It's the broader concept that includes religion and other ideals that put individuals down to elevate something else (god, group, race, planet...).
2006-12-04 21:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if your religion is radical Islam! I'm sorry, but if a religion requires a person to murder someone; that religion is truly vain! Well, not only is it vain, but it could'nt possibly be the true path to heaven!
2006-12-04 22:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look at the history of religion, you would see acts that range from the most inhumane to the most enlightened......so I guess it is up to the individual to choose which one they want to represent them.
John Adams once said........................
"Leaders always think they are doing gods work when they are violating all of his laws."
2006-12-04 21:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by Charlooch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No basic human nature that some are unable to control is responsible.
2006-12-04 21:31:44 · answer #8 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some
but def. not the war in Iraq
some wars in Africa were created so the French could sell weapons and keep their diamond industry
2006-12-04 21:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by taco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Organized religion is a blasphemy to humanity and to God the creator or whoever.
2006-12-04 21:37:17 · answer #10 · answered by the wise one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋