The binary of "religious vs secular violence" is too simplistic and fails to capture the nuance of conflicts from "summary" of The Myth of Religious Violence by William T Cavanaugh
The distinction between "religious" and "secular" violence is often presented as a clear-cut binary, with religious violence being viewed as inherently irrational, divisive, and dangerous, while secular violence is seen as more rational, justifiable, and manageable. However, this binary oversimplifies the complexities of conflicts and fails to capture the nuances of violence in different contexts. Religion is often scapegoated as the root cause of violence, with political and economic factors being downplayed or ignored. This simplistic view ignores the ways in which religious identities are often intertwined with other social, political, and economic factors, leading to a more nuanced understanding of conflicts. By reducing violence to a simple religious vs. secular dichotomy, we risk overlooking t...
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