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Religion Hurts

Why Religions Do Harm as Well as Good

by John Bowker

Religion has never had a wholly positive reputation for many, and this book answers some of those questions about religion's effect in the world.

  • Looking for an answer to times when Religion erred?

  • This book explores how Religion came into the position it holds today

  • John Bowker answers some key questions and complains about Religion

  • Author

    John Bowker

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    SPCK Publishing

  • Published

    October 2018

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The world contains a bewildering variety of religions, each containing an equally bewildering variety of practices and beliefs.

How have religions developed and become so widespread? Why do they matter so much to so many people? Why do some believe that their faith requires them to terrorize and kill others? Why do religions do harm as well as good?

This is a book for those who ask such questions. Some of the answers we hear today seem entirely uncritical of religion, while others dismiss it as inherently toxic and destructive.

John Bowker, one of the world's most distinguished scholars of religion, delivers a timely analysis of the issues. He shows how recent research, particularly in the neurosciences, genetics and evolution, throws new light on what religions are and on the part they have played in human life and history.

His explanation of why religions are a force for both good and evil offers hope as well as insight for all who want to understand the many complex interactions between religion and politics today.

Specification

  • Author

    John Bowker

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    SPCK Publishing

  • Published

    October 2018

  • Weight

    328g

  • Page Count

    198

  • Dimensions

    142 x 187 x 21 mm

  • ISBN

    9780281080168

  • ISBN-10

    028108016X

  • Eden Code

    4786018

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  • Author/Creator: John Bowker

  • ISBN: 9780281080168

  • Publisher: SPCK Publishing

  • Release Date: October 2018

  • Weight: 328g

  • Dimensions: 142 x 187 x 21 mm

  • Eden Code: 4786018


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