Killing for God: An Analysis of Conflict in the Abrahamic Religions - Paperback

by Stephen Schwalbe (Author)

Given the extremely high cost of overseas military operations today, the author offers readers scholarly insights as to what motivates kingdoms, countries, and groups to engage in religious conflict, beginning with those found in the Hebrew Bible. To do this, he analyzes three related religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, to determine their similarities and differences regarding the killing of people. The areas of conflict analysis include Fundamentalism, Proselytization, Sacrifice (to include martyrdom), and Revenge (to include genocide). The insights of preeminent religious and political scholars are integrated into this comprehensive analysis of conflict involving religion, leading to an answer to the ultimate question: Is the killing worth it?

Author Biography

Stephen Schwalbe is adjunct professor at Columbia College, and former professor at the Air War College, Air Command and Staff College Distance Learning, and American Public University.