Aflevering The Myth Of Religious Violence | Lecture And Conversation With Theologian William Cavanaugh

Violence and religion are often mentioned in the same breath. In fact, the idea that religion has a tendency to promote violence is part of the conventional wisdom of Western societies. According to theologian William Cavanaugh, this ‘wisdom’ is actually a myth. And a dangerous one at that, because it helps to construct and marginalize a religious Other as fundamentally different from ourselves. Come and learn from William Cavanaugh about the myth of religious violence. 22|11|17 The Myth of Religious Violence | Lecture and conversation with theologian William Cavanaugh | Thursday, 17 November 2022 | 20.00-21.30 hrs | Academiezaal, Aula, Radboud University | Radboud Reflects, deZinnen and Studium Generale Tilburg Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2022/terugblik-2022/22-11-17-the-myth-religious-violence-lecture-and/ Or watch the video: https://youtu.be/j25qqee61KE Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast! Radboud Reflects organizes in-depth lectures about philosophy, religion, ethics, science and society, check our website for upcoming in-depth (English) lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/agenda/english-lectures/ Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl/rr/newsletter