In order to justify warfare, kings, despots and politicians have throughout history appealed to
divine providence to guide their actions and deliver victory over their enemies. Military�…

1 Beliefs about God across Time and Countries Tom W. Smith NORC/University of Chicago
APRIL 18, 2012 Updated February 12, 2013 R Page 1 1 Beliefs about God across Time and�…

For decades, Mark Juergensmeyer has been studying the rise of religious violence around
the world, including groups like ISIS and Christian militias that have been involved in acts of�…

Religious belief is often thought to motivate violence because it is said to promote norms that
encourage tribalism and the devaluing of the lives of nonbelievers. If true, this should be�…

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This book helps the Body of Christ come to a deeper understanding of warfare coupled with
gaining greater appreciation for what is at the heart of the war. Readers gain valuable�…

What are the causes of war? Wars are generally begun by a revisionist state seeking to take
territory. The psychological root of revisionism is the yearning for glory, honor and power�…

In response to the savage terrorist at tack on the World Trade Center in New York City and
the Pentagon in Washing ton, my country has resolved to wage the first war of the third�…

This article critically explores three beliefs or myths about war.(1) There have always been
wars because war is part of human nature.(2) Decent people are basically peaceful and�…