Cases Quote by Philip Jenkins

In the past, most wars were motivated by the idea of nationhood. Today, however, wars are incited above all using religion as an excuse.

— Shimon Peres

If there ever was a religious war full of terror, it was the crusades. But you can't blame Christianity because a few adventurers did…

— Moustapha Akkad

If there ever was a religious war full of terror, it was the Crusades. But you can't blame Christianity because a few adventurers did…

— Moustapha Akkad

During the crusades all were religious mad, and now all are mad for want of it.

— J. G. Stedman

Religion often is misused for purely power-political goals, including war.

— Hans Kung

Only those who are spiritual perceive the reality of the spiritual foe and hence engage in battle. Such warfare is not fought with arms…

— Watchman Nee

Oftentimes, when I was reporting on conflict somewhere in the world or prison or wherever I might be, I'd be struck by the fact…

— Lawrence Wright

Mr. Speaker, I am deeply concerned that many regions of this world are suffering from the effects of armed conflicts with religious aspects. I…

— Alcee Hastings

“The wars of religion that followed the Protestant Reformation caused many people to view religion as nothing more than an ideology with the potential…

— Jeremiah Vallery

Religious wars are not caused by the fact that there is more than one religion, but by the spirit of intolerance... the spread of…

— Anonymous

Those who dare to interpret God's will must never claim Him as an asset for one nation or group rather than another. War springs…

— Robert Runcie

Every war is its own excuse. That's why they're all surrounded with ideals. That's why they're all crusades.

— Karl Shapiro