Cruel Creeds, Virtuous Violence: Religious Violence Across Culture and History

The book "Religious Violence" by Eller is a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the complex connections between religion and violence.

Through a wealth of case material, the author demonstrates the many manifestations of religious violence, including animal sacrifice, self-mortification, religious persecution, ethno-religious conflict, religious wars, and religious homicide and abuse.

The book also examines nonviolent and low-conflict societies and offers methods for managing conflict.

This comprehensive study is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the nature of violence and how society can avoid being blindsided by its worst aspects.