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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.

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RELIGIONS AND VIOLENCE

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  1. RELIGIONS AND VIOLENCE The Use Of Violent Acts By Religions Throughout History

  2. Kamikaze • Kami is the word for "god” • Kaze for "wind” • Kamikaze pilots would attempt to crash their aircraft into enemy ships

  3. 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.

  4. Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) • Accused for the assassination of Gandhi. • Secret organization in India • Constant struggles with India’s Government

  5. 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

  6. Army of God: Modern Day Christian Terrorist Group • Linked to several bombings of abortion clinics, kidnapping and murder • Eric Rudolph

  7. Judaism Terrorist Groups • The Jewish Defense League (JDL) • Gush Emunim Underground • Brit HaKanaim • Kach and Kahane Chai • Keshet

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