EXITING VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF RELIGION

Edited by Debora Tonelli and Gerard Michael J. Mannion

In the 20th and 21st centuries, where violence has scarred countless lives, the interplay between religion, politics, and conflicts remains a complex web. Exiting Violence looks to untangle some of the knots, showing not only how faith can ignite bloodshed, but also how it can inspire peace and build bridges. Resulting from an international collaboration between FBK-ISR, Reset Dialogues Among Civilizations and Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs della Georgetown University, this collection assesses the state of scholarship and explores the differing ways in which religion can contribute to societies and communities exiting situations of violence and hatred. From biblical hermeneutics to Buddhism, from secularism to legal systems, Exiting Violence offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the multifaceted role religion plays in the human struggle for peace and justice.