RELIGIONS: FORCES OF UNITY OR DIVISION

Are Religions, as they function in history, forces of unity or division? In the history of the humankind almost all religions led battles between peoples and nations. Much blood was shed in the name of God and religion. More and more people say today that religion is divisive force. But on the othe...

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Main Author: Pathil, Kuncheria (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Dharmaram College 1992
In: Journal of Dharma
Year: 1992, Volume: 17, Issue: 4, Pages: 279-281
Further subjects:B Unity
B Reason
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Summary:Are Religions, as they function in history, forces of unity or division? In the history of the humankind almost all religions led battles between peoples and nations. Much blood was shed in the name of God and religion. More and more people say today that religion is divisive force. But on the other hand, there is absolutely no doubt that the central message of all religions is universal harmony, peace and fellowship of the whole humankind. What then are the real sources for the conflict and confrontations among the various religions?
ISSN:0253-7222
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Dharma