RELIGIONS AND VIOLENCE

The Use Of Violent Acts By Religions Throughout History

Kamikaze

Kami is the word for "god”

Kaze for "wind” Kamikaze pilots

would attempt to crash their aircraft into enemy ships

Christian Crusades

The specific crusades to restore Christian control of the Holy Land were fought over a period of nearly 200 years, between 1095 and 1291.

Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Accused for the assassination of Gandhi.

Secret organization in India

Constant struggles with India’s Government

Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist Monks Protesting the persecution of

Buddhist Monks by the South Vietnam Government.

June 11, 1963 Before closing my eyes and

moving towards the vision of the Buddha

….compassion towards the people of the nation and implement religious equality

Army of God: Modern Day Christian Terrorist Group

Linked to several bombings of abortion clinics, kidnapping and murder

Eric Rudolph

Judaism Terrorist Groups

The Jewish Defense League (JDL)

Gush Emunim Underground

Brit HaKanaim

Kach and Kahane Chai

Keshet