When Religion Becomes Lethal
Subtitle: The Explosive Mix of Politics and Religion in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
By: Charles Kimball
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2011
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 254
ISBN-13: 9780470581902
Subjects: Judaism and politics; Religion and politics; Islam and politics; Religious fundamentalism; Abrahamic religions; Christianity and politics; RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State
Description: "A compelling look at today's complex relationship between religion and politics In his second book, bestselling author Charles Kimball addresses the urgent global problem of the interplay between fundamentalist Abrahamic religions and politics and moves beyond warning signs (the subject of his first book) to the dangerous and lethal outcomes that their interaction can produce. Drawing on his extensive personal and professional knowledge of, experience with and access to all three traditions, Kimball's explanation of the multiple ways religion and politics interconnect within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will illuminate the problems and give readers a hopeful vision for how to chart a safer course into a precarious future. Kimball is the author of When Religion Becomes Evil, one of the most acclaimed post 9/11 books on terrorism and religion Reveals why religion so often leads to deadly results The author has scholarly knowledge and expertise and extensive personal experience with the peoples, cultures, and leaders involved Readable and engaging, this book gives a clear picture of today's complex political and religious reality and offers hope for the future"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.