RELIGIONS AND VIOLENCE

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RELIGIONS AND VIOLENCE

• The Use Of Violent Acts By Religions Throughout
  History

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Kamikaze

• Kami is the word for "god
• Kaze for "wind
• Kamikaze pilots would attempt to crash their
  aircraft into enemy ships

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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.

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Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

• Accused for the assassination of Gandhi.
• Secret organization in India
• Constant struggles with Indias Government

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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

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Army of God Modern Day Christian Terrorist Group

• Linked to several bombings of abortion clinics,
  kidnapping and murder
• Eric Rudolph

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Judaism Terrorist Groups

• The Jewish Defense League (JDL)
• Gush Emunim Underground
• Brit HaKanaim
• Kach and Kahane Chai
• Keshet