IRRC No. 858

Religion, violence and "holy wars"

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The dangerous threats to world peace unquestionably pose challenging practical questions that are not easy to answer. Beside the need for a religious reinterpretation in the spirit of peace, peaceful conduct must also be taught and practised.

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Religion, violence and "holy wars" author: Hans Küng

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