Question

Why do you think religion causes so many conflicts and wars in the world when it is supposed to promote peace?

Answer 1

Religious teachings tend to promote peace, love and understanding. But there are numerous religions and different beliefs, and it may cause the conflict and clashes. Moreover the manipulative leaders in politics often motivate the people inspire to wage wars and encourages on the heroic acts of self-sacrifice, however the religious beliefs teaches the power for peace, love and forgive, not to fight. Furthermore the invariably states or terrorists regard ‘their’ religion to be superior to others; and to confirm their sense of superiority invoke holy war. They violently defend their self-esteem on the name of religion