Comments on: Religion in times of War http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/ Just another Edublogs.org weblog Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:35:57 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Comments | Anti War or Pro Peace???? http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Comments | Anti War or Pro Peace???? Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:45:38 +0000 http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/#comment-10 [...] Religion in times of War [...] [...] Religion in times of War [...]

]]> By: David http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-9 David Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:42:26 +0000 http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/#comment-9 One of the popular reasons for war is on the basis of religion. Religion has a funny way of using people, or should i say that people have a funny way of using religion. It is Gods will that we are here and he is taking care of us and if he did not want us to be here then we would not. This more or less reminds me of the 1700's but it still is here and has been here on the earth for the reasons of war. Many men have died in Gods will but have they really. It is kind of like a post of Alyse called colors. In a sense the thought of doing something for a higher purpose can bring a sense of comfort to people. Although those who tell to fight in the name of God and use religion on a way to win peoples lives to fight in their war are the sick ones. How could you use something like religion to recruit and know that you are lying to them. Religion is a funny issue to me when it comes to war I am really not sure how to think about it. Some become more religious and some through it out with the garbage because they have seen so many bad things happen to people. One of the popular reasons for war is on the basis of religion. Religion has a funny way of using people, or should i say that people have a funny way of using religion. It is Gods will that we are here and he is taking care of us and if he did not want us to be here then we would not.

This more or less reminds me of the 1700’s but it still is here and has been here on the earth for the reasons of war.

Many men have died in Gods will but have they really. It is kind of like a post of Alyse called colors. In a sense the thought of doing something for a higher purpose can bring a sense of comfort to people.

Although those who tell to fight in the name of God and use religion on a way to win peoples lives to fight in their war are the sick ones. How could you use something like religion to recruit and know that you are lying to them.

Religion is a funny issue to me when it comes to war I am really not sure how to think about it. Some become more religious and some through it out with the garbage because they have seen so many bad things happen to people.

]]> By: mcdonaln http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-8 mcdonaln Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:16:21 +0000 http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/#comment-8 Its incredible when thinking how much religion influences war. So many conflicts and wars have occurred because of religion. When talking about Genocide, religion plays a huge role. Its just mind blowing that differences in religion can cause a genocide. I don't think this will ever change. Religion will always play a role on war in the present and future. Its incredible when thinking how much religion influences war. So many conflicts and wars have occurred because of religion. When talking about Genocide, religion plays a huge role. Its just mind blowing that differences in religion can cause a genocide. I don’t think this will ever change. Religion will always play a role on war in the present and future.

]]> By: Comments | Third Squad http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Comments | Third Squad Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:21:46 +0000 http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/#comment-7 [...] Comments 1. Loi - Religion in Times of War [...] [...] Comments 1. Loi – Religion in Times of War [...]

]]> By: Lupe http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Lupe Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:06:19 +0000 http://tranln.edublogs.org/2008/04/06/religion-in-times-of-war/#comment-5 I find the role of religion interesting in war. The justification of war, salvation it provides, or in some cases the complete absence of it. Some of the greatest conflicts have resulted because of religious tensions but the majority of people seem surprised to hear that it is a major weapon in the current war. I knew of the religious influence of the war before I deployed but to experience it firsthand is bewildering. The role of religion is strictly separated in our country but everything in society in Iraq revolved around Islam. There is absolutely nothing wrong about that but it is confusing. It was difficult to know what to do against an enemy that fights you for being an infidel when you are fighting them for being a terrorist. The clashing ideals quite frankly didn't seem to fit. The idea of using Islam as a tool to recruit members is a desperate measure by terrorist organizations. I say this because the majority of 'terrorists' apprehended were not extreme religious fundamentalists. They were poor desperate citizens being exploited through their faith. The idea of religion as a holy concept takes on a whole different meaning and complicates situations incredibly when real enemies use it to fuel the cause of a radical and privileged minority. I find the role of religion interesting in war. The justification of war, salvation it provides, or in some cases the complete absence of it. Some of the greatest conflicts have resulted because of religious tensions but the majority of people seem surprised to hear that it is a major weapon in the current war. I knew of the religious influence of the war before I deployed but to experience it firsthand is bewildering. The role of religion is strictly separated in our country but everything in society in Iraq revolved around Islam. There is absolutely nothing wrong about that but it is confusing. It was difficult to know what to do against an enemy that fights you for being an infidel when you are fighting them for being a terrorist. The clashing ideals quite frankly didn’t seem to fit. The idea of using Islam as a tool to recruit members is a desperate measure by terrorist organizations. I say this because the majority of ‘terrorists’ apprehended were not extreme religious fundamentalists. They were poor desperate citizens being exploited through their faith. The idea of religion as a holy concept takes on a whole different meaning and complicates situations incredibly when real enemies use it to fuel the cause of a radical and privileged minority.

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