Religion and Global Conflict (PDF)

Example: Literal Church (Structure): Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's organization, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc., has physical buildings where followers gather for worship and religious activities. Church as a moral community: Beyond the physical structures, Quiboloy's...

Example: Literal Church (Structure): Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's organization, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc., has physical buildings where followers gather for worship and religious activities. Church as a moral community: Beyond the physical structures, Quiboloy's followers form a close-knit community sharing common moral and religious beliefs. They engage in various religious practices and social activities, strengthening their bond as believers. In this case, Pastor Quiboloy's organization exemplifies both the literal church (physical buildings) and the church as a moral community (the broader community of believers). Are you familiar with this photo? What can you say about it? Case Study The 9/11 attack is an act of terrorism much remembered and mourned. 19 militants from the Islamic extremist group al-Qaida were associated with this incident, where almost 3,000 people got killed. 4 airplanes were hijacked and used for suicide attacks to the twin towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pennysylania. What does this incident say about the relationship between religion and global conflict and global peace? There was a thinking in the West that Islam is linked with terrorist practice; on the other hand, the Al-Qaeda links Christianity with the United States. With this notion of “othering” during a process of globalization, each entity saw each other as a threat. What does this incident say about the relationship between religion and global conflict and global peace? This led to a more culture-based and/or religion-based violence prevailing in the world today. It further created a divide among different religions, instead of reinforcing a common respect for human values. This is an example of conflict between religions