2007-10-19 07:21:19 · 41 answers · asked by Goldengirl 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Andrew F, I'm not American. They only teach us about Jack The Ripper here, you see :)
2007-10-19 07:25:44 · update #1
Wars between India and Pakistan.
1947-For possession of Kashmir(an Indian state)
1965-For possession of Kashmir
1971-Over Bangladesh(East Pakistan at that time)
1999-For possesion of Kashmir
Most wars in Europe had nothing to do with religion.
2007-10-19 07:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 7⤋
Actually, there are plenty of wars NOT fought over religion. In England we had the Wars of the Roses. Fought not because of religion, but because of arguements between the royal families of the time, over land, wealth, titles etc. In fact, a lot more wars around the globe have been fought of land and possessions than religion. Only recently has religion become as much of a cop out excuse for a war as it was when the crusades were happening.
2007-10-19 07:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kairra 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let's see.
Gulf war I and II werent about religion -- they were about oil.
Vietnam war was about politics.
Korean war -- politics.
WWII -- basically a response to Germany's economy after WWI.
WWI -- too much political intrigue and too many egos.
Spanish-American war were a difference of opinion over Cuba.
American civil war was about the south not liking the north pushing them around politically.
War of 1812 between the US and Britain was fallout from British war with France.
American Revolution was about politics.
So far in that list, none of these wars was about religion.
2007-10-19 07:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by jplrvflyer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Civil War
Vietnam
World War 1
World War 2
Vietnam
Korea
2007-10-19 07:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
American Civil War
Spanish American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
The war in Iraq ( the us started it not because of religion)
The war in Afghanistan
The Texas revolution
I'm sure there are others, but that is all I could think of right away.
2007-10-19 07:29:08 · answer #5 · answered by keoh6 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The American Civil War, the American revolution, Vietnam, World War 1, and (mostly) World War 2 are just a very few examples (the persecution of the jews was only a subsequent event, not the reason). War was fought more over land and independence than religion in history.
2007-10-19 07:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by MannPower 4 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Yes. The two wars in Iraq. Most wars were caused for reasons other than religion. The number one reason for wars is the need for resources.
2007-10-19 07:29:28 · answer #7 · answered by Petwanel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but not many. The war we are fighting now in Iraq is over oil, not religion. Some might argue though, that it is a "holy war". You know, kind of Islam against Christianity. But mainly it is about the oil.
2007-10-19 07:30:42 · answer #8 · answered by Zay Bones 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Civil War, Korean War, Vietnam War, WWI, WWII, French and Indian War, American Revolution, War for Texas Independance (Remember the Alamo!)... to name a few
Those of you who dont know ANY need to brush up on your history!
2007-10-19 07:26:53 · answer #9 · answered by MrMyers 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A variety of Revolutionary movements with Political/Ideological motives.
A variety of Civil Wars.
World War I - Pure Balance of Power Politics
World War II - Pure Revenge for the Post WWI Balance of Power that gave Germany and Japan the short end of the stick.
2007-10-19 07:23:37 · answer #10 · answered by D.Chen 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
American Civil War
World War 1
World War 2
Vietnam
Korea
American Revolution
2007-10-19 07:24:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋