Not in God's Name
Book description
Despite predictions of continuing secularisation, the twenty-first century has witnessed a surge of religious extremism and violence in the name of God.
In this powerful and timely book, Jonathan Sacks explores the roots of violence and its relationship to religion, focusing on the historic tensions between the three Abrahamic faiths:…
Why read it?
1 author picked Not in God's Name as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The late Rabbi Sacks served as the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth. This was one of the last books he wrote before his death. He makes the case that religion is not only the cause of violence but also part of the solution to violence. In each chapter, he deeply analyzes a different religious text and evinces eye-opening interpretations. Perhaps most prescient are his notions of “altruistic evil” and “pathological dualism.” Pathological dualism operates in three ways: first, it dehumanizes and demonizes your enemies; second, it portrays the perpetrator as the victim; and…
From Georgette's list on human rights that focus on religion.
Want books like Not in God's Name?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Not in God's Name.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,206
readers submitted
so far, will you?
