Despite the widespread trends of secularization in the 20th century; religion has played an important role in several outbreaks of genocide since the First World War. And yet; not many scholars have looked either at the religious aspects of modern genocide; or at the manner in which religion has taken a position on mass killing. This collection of essays addresses this hiatus by examining the intersection between religion and state-organized murder in the cases of the Armenian; Jewish; Rwandan; and Bosnian genocides. Rather than a comprehensive overview; it offers a series of descrete; yet closely related case studies; that shed light on three fundamental aspects of this issue: the use of religion to legitimize and motivate genocide; the potential of religious faith to encourage physical and spiritual resistance to mass murder; and finally; the role of religion in coming to terms with the legacy of atrocity.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Four Years in the Stonewall BrigadeBy kurt seraphineThis is a great book by a Southern Soldier. You see these young southern boys leave home; hoping the war will not end before they have a fight. After there first big battle they understand that war is a tough proposition. The fellows that serve in the Stonewall Brigade became tough seasoned soldiers and have some great adventures; but slowly they disappear through wounds or death.At the end of the war John Casler is one of the few original members still in the Stonewall Brigade. This is a great book for someone interested in the Civil War. Kurt Seraphine0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed this recollectionBy Jeff DawsonThis is the dairy and recollections of a one John Overton Casler. It is a great story of the time he spent in the Confederate uniform. The pride he had for serving under Jackson is emblematic. Jackson was a true leader and showed great compassion and concern for the welfare of his men before; during and after a battle. Even after his death; the pride of the unit never diminished.There is no holding back on the ferocity of the battles he was in involved in: Manassas; Chancellorsville; Gettysburg and a host of others. I was fascinated with how many of the engagements happened on the Potomac river. I found myself going to Goggle Earth to follow the progress of each engagement. I couldn’t help but think; how in the hell did the South not defeat the North. Time and time again; the South; despite suffering horrendous casualties gave better than what they took. Take into account the terrain he fought it; it’s no wonder the American Civil War was one of the bloodies conflicts in World History: sweltering heat; forbidding forest; mountainous terrain; swollen streams and rivers.The only recollection I questioned was his comparison to Fort McHenry prison camp to Andersonville. For the most part he was well fed and taken care of to a degree. Anyone who has read anything about Andersonville knows; it was hell on earth.Other than that; an excellent read!Five Stars10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. This is a rewarding read!By IHATESHOPPINGA reader with any level of interest in Civil War life/death will regret getting to the final page; wishing the book continued......While I feel the 'Classics' designation is a bit ambitious - I would none the less highly recommend your time is well spent reading slowly and comprehensively for full enjoyment.Wished I'd purchased two copies.....so I could read it again! :>)
