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Some of the deadliest religious conflicts have witnessed smaller numbers of dead and displaced but with fatal demographic, cultural, and human repercussions for their victims, often members of ethnic and religious minorities.
A religious war is a conflict that is primarily caused or justified by differences in religion and beliefs. Learn about the prevalence, concepts and examples of religious wars in history, from the Middle Ages to the modern period, and the debates over their causes and effects.
Learn about eight famous or infamous religious wars of all time, from the Israelites' conquest of Canaan to the Crusades. Discover how religion influenced the outcomes, strategies and legends of these conflicts.
Explore nine cases of conflicts where religion plays a role, from Northern Ireland to Kashmir. Learn about the history, causes and consequences of these conflicts and how they affect the people involved.
This article challenges the myth of America as a bastion of religious freedom and diversity, and exposes the persecution, discrimination and violence against various religious groups, including...
This essay explores how religion shapes the identity, attitudes, and actions of actors involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially over Jerusalem and the West Bank. It also discusses the role of religion in the Arab Spring, the U.S. embassy move, and the prospects for peace.
Learn how Germany, France, and the Netherlands resolved their religious conflicts by war and compromise. Explore the role of Reformation, Counter-Reformation, nationalism, and dynastic interests in shaping the wars of religion.
The Thirty Years’ War was a 17th-century religious conflict fought primarily in central Europe, with more than 8 million casualties. It started as a battle among the Catholic and Protestant...
The Crusades were military expeditions by western European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land and stop the spread of Islam. Learn about the causes, events, leaders, and outcomes of the Crusades and their impact on history and culture.
This article reviews the main scholarly trends in the study of culture and religion as sources for conflict and resources for peace in international relations. It discusses the definitional problems, the clash of civilizations debate, the role of religious actors and diplomacy, and the relationship between religion and democracy.