Religious Conflict and Cooperation An Introduction

A tsunami of writings on religious violence has appeared in the wake of the September 11th attacks; however, very few of these publications have offered the general public an introduction to the issues of both religious conflict and cooperation in the same volume. Religious Conflict and Cooperation helps students think critically about the ambivalence of religion in both its violent and irenic dimensions. Recently, many popular-selling books have vilified religion as a virus to be uprooted, attacked, and defeated. Even films such as Religulous (2008) argue that religion is a dangerous plague in human civilization that should be eradicated for the benefit of humankind. However, these works fail to see the positive sides of religion, and especially ignore how religion can be, and often has been, at the centre of promoting peace, harmony, and cooperation among various peoples. Moreover, these works, themselves, rather ironically denounce religion in the very same inflammatory language that they decry.

Religious Conflict and Cooperation approaches the topic of religion from a balanced perspective by looking at both its malevolent and benevolent facets and combining them into one coherent narrative and tapestry. Including enhanced pedagogical features such as information boxes, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, this textbook will help undergraduate students to understand the interrelated issues that impinge upon religious conflict and harmony in a clear and digestible format.

Introduction - Religion as Tablara Rouge or Tablara Dialogica?
Part One - Understanding Religious Conflict
1. Theoretical Models and Approaches to Religious Conflict and Violence
2. Thematic Approaches to Religious Conflict
Religion and Warfare
Religion and Terrorism
Religion and Fundamentalism
Religion and Genocide
Religion and Intolerance
Religion and Banishment
Religion and Diatribe/Polemics/Apologetics/Conversion
Religion and Militant Mythology/Eschatology
Religion and Hatred
Religion and the Clash of Civilizations
Part Two - Understanding Religious Cooperation
3. Theoretical Models and Approaches to Religious Cooperation, Dialogue and Peace
4. Thematic Approaches to Religious Cooperation
Religion and Peace/Pacifism
Religion and Non-Violence
Religion and Interfaith Dialogue
Religion and Conflict Resolution
Religion and Global Ethics/Human Rights
Religion and Tolerance/Accomodation/Inclusivism
Religion and Neighbourly Love
Religion and Syncretism, Hybridity, Fusion
Religion and Social Engagement/Humanitarian Service
Religion and Pluralism
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

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