The separation of church and state does not always prevent violence in the name of religion from "summary" of The Myth of Religious Violence by William T Cavanaugh
The idea that the separation of church and state will prevent violence in the name of religion is a common assumption in modern Western societies. This assumption rests on the belief that if religion is confined to the private sphere, it will not have the power to incite violence in the public realm. However, history shows that this assumption is not always accurate. One example that challenges this assumption is the French Revolution, where the state attempted to suppress the Catholic Church in an effort to create a secular society. This led to violent conflicts between revolutionaries and Catholics, showing that the separation of church and state does not always prevent violence in ...
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