Reconciling Religious Violence

[linen53]

Morpheus, I have a question for you.

So why is it women are less inclined to go to war than men are?

Is that a female brain up there or a man's brain? Is there a difference?

[Morpheus]

Hi Linen. Inclination?

Well, you know in today's world someone might view your perception as sexist?
Israel is one nation which always have had female soldiers. There are others.

This direction may lead in to the topic of "Patriotism", rather than "religion", however as a justified reason for war and violence in humanity.
In the animal realm also, there have been accounts of Apes assaulting plantation owners, as well as Elephants overrunning towns.

Once again, pointing to an organic and inherent reason for what occurs on the planet.

[innerlight]

Originally Posted by linen53

Holy wars are ancient.

Consider the war in Iraq. we were going to do away with "the evil doers". Literally. Wasn't that a holy war? It would seem.

The nation were all gung-ho to enter this war. Revenge. Kill the evil doers. I just shook my head at the time and wondered when they would learn.

Yea, I always chuckle at the irony that occurs in these situations. That most never seem to see or grasp. Where they say it's wrong to kill another for instance, and that those that kill should be killed...

It's why the cycle of violence continues to exist, and is why it's been a never ending battle.

[knightofalbion]

Most conflicts have religion somewhere in the mix, though not in every case.
Atheism has produced its fair share of brutality and butchery. (Stalin and Pol Pot for example.)

[linen53]

Originally Posted by Morpheus

Hi Linen. Inclination?

Well, you know in today's world someone might view your perception as sexist?
Israel is one nation which always have had female soldiers. There are others.

This direction may lead in to the topic of "Patriotism", rather than "religion", however as a justified reason for war and violence in humanity.
In the animal realm also, there have been accounts of Apes assaulting plantation owners, as well as Elephants overrunning towns.

Once again, pointing to an organic and inherent reason for what occurs on the planet.

Israel is a hotbed of conflict. The Israelis and the Arabs live in survival mode. Hatred being the common denominator. And isn't serving in the army mandatory?

And there is the issue of the Dome of the Rock between the two nationals, which brings the religious connotations into the equation. The children are brought up, taught hostility as soon as they can walk. Of course I am generalizing. But the culture is very different from here in the United States, anyway.

[linen53]

Originally Posted by innerlight

Yea, I always chuckle at the irony that occurs in these situations. That most never seem to see or grasp. Where they say it's wrong to kill another for instance, and that those that kill should be killed...

It's why the cycle of violence continues to exist, and is why it's been a never ending battle.

It's is known the president at that time was very religious and, in my opinion, was set to bring his religion into his job.

And the sheeple applauded. Standing ovations! It stunned me at the time.

[linen53]

Morpheus, I don't think I am being sexist. Most women do not bear arms against another nation. Most are peace keepers. If I were to take a poll right here in my town among my many women friends, I am sure there is not a single one that would advocate war.

War does not solve problems. It creates a multitude of problems.

[kris]

Originally Posted by Gem

Since the major conflict of our time is a religious conflict, I think it's important to reconcile what is done in God's name.

I know there are accounts of violence in old text, and religious folk would be aware of these, and there's also texts which specify the conditions under which violence is justifiable, so persons of religion can easily find scriptures which tell of God sanctioning violence, and perceive their current circumstances in way that justifies acting violently... which is what is happening currently in the world.

So... I'd like to look toward the violent acts in antiquity, which were commanded by God, and ask the religious folk among us how that can be reconciled.

My primary concern is, if it can be reconciled... that would also explain how religious conflict is currently justified... so it seems to me.

Reconcile with what?

Religion allows for violence; it always has. There is no contradiction between religion and violence.

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by linen53

Morpheus, I don't think I am being sexist. Most women do not bear arms against another nation.
Most are peace keepers.
If I were to take a poll right here in my town among my many women friends,
I am sure there is not a single one that would advocate war.

War does not solve problems. It creates a multitude of problems.

Agreed...Man are from Mars, Women from Venus...testosterone
is an issue...we have different hormones for a reason.
Women making the transition to male become belligerent when taking testosterone.

[knightofalbion]

Originally Posted by linen53

Morpheus, I have a question for you.

So why is it women are less inclined to go to war than men are?

Is that a female brain up there or a man's brain? Is there a difference?

Both sexes have different aspects to be mastered.

One of the male aspects to be conquered and learnt to use correctly is physical power. And that strength is not to bully, to hurt or to kill.
I think the vegan weightlifter Patrik Baboumian caught the essence of this perfectly when he said 'My strength is my compassion'.
Here is someone who understands this great soul lesson.