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Historically, humans have justified violence through religion and ideology from "summary" of The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
Throughout human history, violence has often been cloaked in the garb of religion and ideology. These belief systems have provided a convenient justification for acts of aggression and brutality, giving individuals and groups a sense of moral righteousness in their violent actions. By framing violence as a sacred duty or a noble cause, people have been able to overcome their natural aversion to harming others and instead embrace violence as a necessary means to achieve their goals. Religion, in particular, has been a powerful tool for justifying violence. By portraying certain groups as enemies of God or as heretics deserving of punishment, religious leaders have been able to incite their followers to commit acts of violence in the name of righteousness. The Crusades, for example, were justified as a holy war to reclaim the Holy Land from the infidels, while the Spanish Inquisition was carried out in the name of rooting out heresy and protecting the purity o...
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