Daily Archive: November 18, 2009

Anthropology Day Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Religion = Conflict? 0

Anthropology Day Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: Religion = Conflict?

The Anthropology Day 2009 will address the complex relations between religion and conflict. In public debate, religion – especially Islam – is considered a prime source and trigger of contemporary conflict. Plenty of anthropological research shows that such ideas make a caricature of reality and lack context. Then what do we have to say about that complex connection? How can anthropologists contribute to this fascinating and important theme?