How Can Religion Be Dangerous?

JulesKorngold

Some examples of how religion can be dangerous:

1. Religious terrorism and extremism:

- Attacks by groups like ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram that justify violence using religious ideology

- The 9/11 attacks, which were motivated by extremist religious views

2. Religious wars and conflicts:

- The Crusades between Christians and Muslims 

- Ongoing conflicts with religious dimensions like those in Syria, Afghanistan, Nigeria

3. Sectarian violence:

- Conflicts between Sunni and Shia Muslims in various countries

- Historical conflicts between Catholics and Protestants, like in Northern Ireland

4. Persecution of religious minorities:

- Treatment of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar

- Oppression of Uyghur Muslims in China

- Historical persecution of Jews in many countries

5. Justification of oppressive practices:

- Using religious texts to justify practices like slavery, oppression of women, or discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals

6. Rejection of science and medicine:

- Some religious groups rejecting medical treatments or vaccinations

- Opposition to scientific theories like evolution based on religious grounds

7. Indoctrination and control:

- Some cults or extreme religious groups using faith to control and manipulate followers

8. Interreligious violence:

- Communal violence between different religious groups, as seen in India between Hindus and Muslims

9. Child abuse scandals:

- Sexual abuse scandals in various religious institutions, like the Catholic Church

10. Blocking social progress:

- Using religious arguments to oppose social reforms or human rights advancements

Citations:

[1] https://bulletin.hds.harvard.edu/does-religion-cause-violence/

[2] https://ethicalfocus.org/religion-and-religious-violence/

[3] https://www.stimson.org/2021/violence-based-on-religion-or-belief-taking-action-at-the-united-nations/

[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/religion/comments/4p2xzd/which_religion_is_the_most_violent/

[5] https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/01/opinion/how-religion-can-lead-to-violence.html

[6] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/07/15/a-closer-look-at-how-religious-restrictions-have-risen-around-the-world/

[7] https://www.beyondintractability.org/essay/religion_and_conflict

[8] https://ecologyprime.com/2022/12/15/earths-top-five-threats-facing-humanity/

RickeyHoltsclaw

@Swolliw ; Religion is dangers and will ultimately initiate the 2nd-Advent of Messiah Jesus. The most vile and dangerous religions know to human kind are Atheism - Secular Humanism - Islam.