Transcript Religious Conflict

Religious Conflict
Why?
• Fundamentalism- strict adherence to religious
values. A way for a group to keep cultural
identity.
• My way is the right way. –Traditionalists
• Through globalization, fundamentalists struggle
more and more in keeping with the strict
adherence to their religious text as well as
keeping those followers ‘in line’ too.
• Belief that because of your religion, you have the
right to invade those areas which do not adhere
to said religion.
Religion vs. Government
• Globalization means exposure to all types of religious
values.
• Conflict between governmental policy and religious
followings cause problems.
• Communist governments, which minimize the importance
of religion. Secular governments which keep religion and
governmental functions separate. Political organizations
and governments that rule in accordance to religious text
but are dealing with push back from citizens.
• Eastern Orthodox and Islam v. Communism
• Taliban v. Western Ideas
• Hinduism v. Social Equality
Religious Conflicts
• Two primary examples:
– Ireland
– Israel/Palestine
Religious Conflict: Ireland
Republic of Ireland 1949
• (Southern) Ireland- 92% Roman Catholic
• Northern Ireland- part of the U.K, 58%
Protestant, 42% Roman Catholic
• When Ireland became independent it was the
Northern Protestants who wanted to remain
apart of the U.K.
• The catholic minority along with Southern
Ireland formed a militia (IRA) with the goal to
unite all of Ireland.
Sectarian Conflict
• Violent conflict along religious or political
lines.
• Form of communal violence between different
sects of one particular religion or ideology
Irish Republic Army
Ulster Defense Force
Treatment of Catholics
• Roman Catholics of Northern Ireland have
faced discrimination, loss of job opportunity,
restricted access to schools.
• The city of Belfast is an example of the
segregation and isolation experienced by N.I
Catholics.
Belfast Neighborhoods
Ongoing Violence
• The religious battle had been long standing.
• 3,000 people have been killed in the battle to
remain apart of the U.K or a united Ireland.
• Many are willing to live peacefully together but
fundamentalists keep the violent movement
going forward.
• There was a treaty formed in 1999 but never
signed.
Conflict in Middle East
• Jews, Christians and Muslims all trace their
religious history back to Abraham.
• Palestine/Israel
• “The Holy Land” “The Promise Land”
Judaism Viewpoint
• Promised Land
• Major events in development of religion
occurred there.
• Customs, culture, ritual stem from the
agriculture of the ancient Hebrew tribes.
Islam
• Jerusalem- third Holy City
• Muhammad was said to have ascended to
heaven there.
The fight for control
• This area had been under the control of many
empires.
• The latest being the British Empire
• In 1947 the UN took control and began a
series of Israel/Palestine hot-potato.
Who’s who?
Palestinians
Israelis
People living in the territories captured by Displaced ethnic group with no home
Israel in 1967.
Forced out of Israel territory
Muslim citizens of Israel
Forced out of Europe during WWII
People who fled from Israel after Israel
was created in 1948
Was promised to them by Holy Doctrine
People who fled from occupied territories
after 1967 war
Citizens of other countries who identify
themselves as Palestinians
1947
1948-49 War
Post 1967-Six Day War
Current Day Israel/Palestine
Timeline of Events
Who’s Right?
• Palestinian Perspective:
– Pushed out by UN (Jordan and Egypt control)
– After 1973, J and E recognize them as independent
state to control Gaza and West Bank
– Watch Israel continue to take over more and more
territory. Encourage Israelites to move into Palestinian
territory.
– Some want to come up with a compromise while
others will not rest until entire territory is restored.
• Israeli Perspective:
– Small country
– Jewish majority in area
– Surrounded by Arab nations
– No alternate homeland
– Building walls- controversial (cuts off Palestinians
from work, water, resources)
• Has decreased the number of suicide bombers and
attacks
Separation Wall
Jerusalem: Everyone wants a piece
Christian Viewpoint
• Holy Land
• Jerusalem- Holy City
• Major events in Jesus life, death, and
Resurrection were concentrated there.
Judaism Viewpoint
• Promised Land
• Major events in development of religion
occurred there.
• Customs, culture, ritual stem from the
agriculture of the ancient Hebrew tribes.
Islam
• Jerusalem- third Holy City
• Muhammad was said to have ascended to
heaven there.
Holy Site-challenges
• The sacred spaces for Jews and Muslims were
practically built on one another.
• Jewish first and second holy temples were
built in Jerusalem but then was destroyed
with the exception of one wall.
• This wall is known as the Western Wall or the
Wailing Wall. Prayer is performed here daily.
Western Wall
Islam
• Islam’s Jerusalem is important because of the
“Dome of the Rock”
• This is where Muhammad ascended into
heaven.