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Holy wars crusades discrimination hate these byproducts of religion are allmany contemporary commentators can see. But is religion dangerous? Is it aforce for evil something to oppose as a corrupt system that leads to terrorismand violence? Is it something to disdain as irrational and out of step withmodern society? Keith Ward here addresses these concerns intelligently andinsightfully. Looking at the evidence from history philosophy sociology andpsychology he focuses on the main question at issue does religion do moreharm than good? He begins with a clear definition of what religion actually isexamining the key area of religion and violence. Ward goes on to assess theallegations of irrationality and immorality before finally exploring the goodreligion has engendered over the centuries. Without religion the human racewould be considerably worse off with little hope for the future. In fact heargues religion is the best rational basis for morality.Thoughtprovokingand powerful Is Religion Dangerous? is essential reading for anyoneinterested in the confluence of truth freedom and justice. «
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