| ID | 150599 |
| Title Proper | Islam and nonviolence |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gullapalli, Sailaja |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The contemporary world is witnessing a lot of unrest as religious teachings are being misinterpreted and projecting a malicious image of different religions. Nonviolence, a great virtue that would enable us to live in peace is being relegated to the background and the religious sentiments coming to the fore in creating disorder. Various religions are being suffixed with terms such as terrorism and fundamentalism often giving an impression that these are some of the prime characteristics. No religion teaches violence; nor does it promote war. The very purpose of a religion is to guide an individual to lead a peaceful and disciplined life and engage in social good and set an exemplary model. Wars can never be holy. Wars wreak havoc and disorder. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 38, No.2; Feb 2017: p.32-38 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2017-02 38, 2 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Nonviolence ; Fundamentalism ; Islam |