RELIGIONEN UNTER GEWALTVERDACHT: THEORIEN ZUM VERHÄLTNIS VON MONOTHEISMUS UND GEWALT WERDEN DURCH EMPIRISCHEN BEFUND ERGÄNZT / RELIGIONS UNDER VIOLENCE SUSPICION: THEORY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MONOTHEISM AND EMPIRIC VIOLENCE

Abstract

The article deals with monotheistic religions that, on one hand, have humanitarian characteristics, which can unite peoples and create solidarity with the most vulnerable people and, on the other hand, also participate in manifestations of violence emanating from radical religious groups. World experiences are recorded and reflected, also at the level of sacred narratives and their interpretations and historical effects. Fundamentalist religious violence is linked with the historical sin of colonialism, totalitarianism, racism, genocide, wars, etc., and is also considered a cause of tribalism, despotism, nepotism and corruption. Humanities and Social Sciences, in interdisciplinary with inclusive theories, can contribute to the understanding and overcoming of social asymmetries linked with political and religious fundamentalism, which is one of the cradles of hatred and violence. Multi inter religious dialogue is a local and global challenge for the construction and experiences of peace and justice.