Gabe+Beresin

__**Larger Idea:**__ Religion and War or Violence


 * __Links to useful websites (MLA):__**

Sukhdeo, David. "Religion and Violence." Guyana Journal . N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov 2011. .

"Religion, next to family, is the second oldest institution that governs the social as well as personal behavior of man by providing guidelines, laws and principles relating to his interaction with his fellow man and his god."

"But this is not the only reason for the eternal conflict between the Jews and the Arabs. Basically, they hate each other, even though they are genetic brothers from the same father – Abraham."


 * Religion is like setting laws with consequences that people fear.
 * When people dont fully understand something they fear it.
 * People who claim to understand the word of God or Gods are respected.
 * Too many people claiming to understand the word and will of God
 * Christians who bomb abortion clinics actually believe that they are carrying out the word of God

This source is extremely helpful in understanding the battle between religion. It has also given me some views on other peoples perspectives. On top of that it made me see that the people that these crimes done by religious groups actually think that God is telling them to do so.

Seyyed, Hossein Nasr. "Islam and the Question of Violence ." Al Islam . N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Nov 2011. .

"As for the meaning of violence as 'rough or injurious physical force or action', Islamic Law opposes all uses of force in this sense except in the case of war or for punishment of criminals"


 * Islam means peace
 * No justification for being violent
 * Calling for a Jihad
 * Personal perception is a dangerous gift in humans

This Webpage is very helpful when it comes to learning about solely Islam. I am beginning to understand the relationship Islam has with the jewish people. It also says a lot about personal perception and jihad.