First published 2014
Tracing the fraught history of religion and violence from ancient times to the present, "Fields of Blood" reveals that the underlying causes of war are often social, economic, and political - not theological. As humanity's destructive potential has grown, visionary religious leaders have sought to curb aggression and promote peace, even as others have allied with empires. This impeccably researched work challenges the prevailing view that religion is to blame for most bloodshed, celebrating the ideas and movements that have opposed war.
Genres: history, social-science, religion, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-prevailing-views, impeccable-research
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