Using religion as a scapegoat for violence distracts from addressing the real causes from "summary" of The Myth of Religious Violence by William T Cavanaugh
The belief that religion is the root cause of violence is a common misconception in modern society. This myth often serves as a convenient scapegoat, allowing individuals and societies to avoid addressing the complex and multifaceted reasons behind acts of violence. By attributing violence solely to religion, people can overlook the underlying social, political, and economic factors that may actually be driving conflicts. Religion is often portrayed as a divisive force that inherently breeds conflict and intolerance. However, this portrayal fails to recognize that religion is a complex and diverse phenomenon that can be interpreted and practiced in a variety of ways. It is not religion itself that causes violence, but rather the way in which it is manipulated and used by individuals and groups for their own purposes. Furthermore, focusing solely on religion as the cause of violence overlooks the long history of secular vio...
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