Madrid11.net | Debates: Is Religion the Problem?
Madrid11.net | Debates
Debate
Madrid11.net invited two prominent voices to start the debate on ‘Is Religion the Problem?’
Most of the terrorist atrocities committed in recent years claim to be inspired by religion. Terrorists frequently refer to religious texts, and use holy scriptures as a justification for the killing of innocent civilians. Indeed, some believe that religion itself has become the problem, while others argue that it merely serves as an excuse. What’s your view?
Mark Juergensmeyer, professor of sociology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, believes religion can be a problematic medium that may serve to justify violence.
Faisal Bodi is a leading commentator on Muslim affairs and columnist for the London Guardian newspaper, he points to the misuse of ‘religion’ and the aspect of secularity in most wars.
