Transcript RELIGIONS AND VIOLENCE

RELIGIONS AND VIOLENCE
The Use Of Violent Acts By
Religions Throughout History
Kamikaze
 Kami is the word for
"god”
 Kaze for "wind”
 Kamikaze pilots
would attempt to
crash their aircraft
into enemy ships
Christian Crusades
 The specific
crusades to restore
Christian control of
the Holy Land were
fought over a period
of nearly 200 years,
between 1095 and
1291.
Hindu
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
 Accused for the
assassination of
Gandhi.
 Secret organization
in India
 Constant struggles
with India’s
Government
Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist
Monks
 Protesting the
persecution of Buddhist
Monks by the South
Vietnam Government.
 June 11, 1963
 Before closing my eyes
and moving towards the
vision of the Buddha
 ….compassion towards
the people of the nation
and implement religious
equality
Army of God: Modern Day
Christian Terrorist Group
 Linked to several
bombings of
abortion clinics,
kidnapping and
murder
 Eric Rudolph
Judaism Terrorist Groups
 The Jewish Defense
League (JDL)
 Gush Emunim
Underground
 Brit HaKanaim
 Kach and Kahane Chai
 Keshet