Questions About Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence

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Interesting book but in the end, I am not sure the author is clear as to how we confront religious violence today. Can anyone help me? Two of Sack's observations does not point to positive outcomes: (1) the fastest growing demographic is the religious and (2) the religious are incapable of dealing with those who believe differently than they do

Abigail The "fastest-growing demographic is religious" - this refers to "religious" as meaning seeking individuals and groups and can include political affirm…moreThe "fastest-growing demographic is religious" - this refers to "religious" as meaning seeking individuals and groups and can include political affirmations as well as accepted orthodox religious persuasions including Islamic Christian, Jewish, Hindu, aboriginal, African etc.

The book actually is a proof for the idea that "religion can be the vehicle for dealing with those who are different from you and does not necessarily have to be an exclusionary force. (less)

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what is the main point of part 3 the open heart?