Is monotheism particularly prone to violence?: A historical critique

This article draws into question the assertion that monotheistic religions are more likely to promote violence than other religious systems, particularly polytheisms, by critically examining three aspects of the argument linking violence and monotheistic religions: (1) it redresses the nearly comple...

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Main Author: Timmer, Daniel C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2013
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2013, Volume: 15
Further subjects:B Violence; Religious aspects
B Polytheism
B Monotheism
B Assyria; History
B Religions; Study; Methodology
B Egypt; Religion; Ancient Period
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