In God's Name

In God's NameDespite the widespread trends of secularization in the 20th century, religion has played an important role in several outbreaks of genocide since the First World War. And yet, not many scholars have looked either at the religious aspects of modern genocide, or at the manner in which religion has taken a position on mass killing. This collection of essays addresses this hiatus by examining the intersection between religion and state organized murder in

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while providing a study on human behavior

practical action

historians and medical professionals

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Explores early Chinese beliefs regarding the animal world and how these informed ideals of sagehood and political authority

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and draws on analysis of a wide range of literary and non-literary texts to illustrate its new more materialist approach

which can potentially contribute to the psychological and spiritual growth of both parents and children

a more appropriate ethic is a necessity