Religious Studies 1022A/B Lecture 10: Religion and Violence

• School: Western University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: Religious Studies 1022A/B
• Professor: Corrine Walsh

Document Summary

At a given moment, any two religious actors, each possessed of impeachable devotion and integrity, might reach diametrically opposed conclusions about the will of god and the path to follow. Violent, as well as nonviolent acts, fall readily within the range. Any war fought by divine command or for a primarily religious purpose. Fight to ensure religious conformity and punish deviance. Fight under the direction of charismatic religious leaders. From the arabic root jhd- to exert utmost effort, to strive, struggle. Lesser jihad: refers to political or militant struggle to defend islam. At a given moment, any two religious actors, each possessed of impeachable devotion and integrity, might reach diametrically opposed conclusions about. Greater jihad: refers to inward striving for perfect peace. Violence is permitted with the aim to limit violence, war, and human rights abuses. The goal is to bring about peace and justice. Obligatory war in which jews are commanded to fight.