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    The document discusses religious conflict and violence around the world. It provides examples such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which were justified using a radical interpretation of Islam. Religious tensions have also fueled violence in areas like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, between groups like Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists. While some see religion as predisposed to violence, others argue conflict is sometimes necessary to create and nurture religious identity.

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    RELIGIOUS

    CONFLICT
    AND ITS REALITY
    Introduction
    Many parts of the world have long been characterized
    by religious conflict or by violent acts that are
    religiously justified. These conflicts often arise from
    differing beliefs, historical tensions, or socio-political
    factors that intersect with religious identities.
    The 9/11 attacks in the United States brought global attention to the
    sobering reality that terrorist acts could be fueled by religious
    justifications.

    These attacks, orchestrated by the extremist group al-Qaeda, were


    driven by a radical interpretation of Islam that promoted a belief in
    violent jihad, viewing the United States as an adversary to Islam.

    According to the perpetrators, the actions were justified as a


    defensive response to what they perceived as American
    aggression and interference in Muslim territories, particularly in
    the Middle East. This tragic event exemplified how extremist
    ideologies could manipulate religious beliefs to rationalize and
    legitimize acts of violence on a massive scale.
    At the same time, historically rooted strife among
    Christians, Hindus, and Muslims is evident in societies
    around Asia and Africa.

    India-Pakistan Partition (1947):


    The partition of British India into India and Pakistan led
    to communal violence between Hindus, Muslims, and
    Sikhs. Religious tensions, fueled by long-standing
    historical differences and territorial disputes, resulted in
    widespread bloodshed and the migration of millions
    across newly formed borders.
    Even Buddhists have their violent manifestations against religious minorities.

    Sri Lanka and Anti-Muslim Violence:

    Instances of anti-Muslim violence have occurred in Sri Lanka, perpetrated by certain


    Buddhist extremist groups. Tensions fueled by nationalist ideologies and fears of perceived
    cultural and religious dominance have led to attacks on mosques and businesses owned by
    Muslims. Factors such as socio-political tensions, fears of perceived cultural dominance, and
    historical grievances have contributed to occasional outbursts of violence against Muslim
    communities.
    Explaining relationships between religion and violence needs deliberate
    thinking. In the history of religions around the world, religious ideas have
    been employed to instill religious commitment, organize resistance, or
    even encourage martyrdom.

    Other observers argue though that religion, because it excludes or rejects


    other beliefs and practice, is predisposed to inflict violence especially on
    others who do not share it.

    In fact, according to Wellman and Tokuno (2004), conflict is necessary to


    create and nurture religious identity:

    We believe it is folly to assert that true religion seeks peace; or that


    religion is somehow hijacked when it becomes implicated in conflict
    between violence. Indeed religion does produce conflict and, less
    frequently, violence.

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