A Influência da Religião nos conflitos entre os povos, causando guerra

Abstract

This paper is structured in chapters that didactically address periods of history about certain wars during the Christian era. Its purpose is to analyze in which ways the sophistication of the religious ideal of the combatant during time influences the result of the conflicts. To which point has religion been identified as a cause of war during the Cristian era? This study will address the influence of religion in the mind of the combatant as cause, or at least as a catalyzer, which would bring them to participate or get involved in a combat with the certainty that by participating, there will be complete satisfaction and fulfillment of their desires, and a secure and full life in a spiritual paradise. The following wars will be analyzed: The Muslim conquerings, the Reconquista, the Crusades, and Thirty Year’s War, The Taiping Rebellion, World War II, the Israeli-Arab war, Jihad, and the Just War Theory. The studies of the influence of religion, mysticism and occultism in armed conflicts are of vital importance for the preservation of national security, public order, patrimony and the safety of the population. As we analyze the influence of religion in such conflicts, we will get a better understanding of the way people with disturbed minds can infiltrate themselves into society and threaten security. In the material sense, we cannot see war only as gains, since there are important and irreplaceable losses. Because of such material, economic, and personal losses, there has to be a religious aspect to bring the religious combatant to believe in another reality, one where he is victorious. Religion also had its importance during the cold war, given that it is known that in the “iron curtain” countries several people were prosecuted for their faith, beliefs, and religion. The communist countries had Christianity as an organization, and all of its followers were considered government enemies. Terrorists usually justify violence in the name of self-defense and avenging their religious communities in the name of religion. Until it becomes possible to identify the infiltration of the people who utilize faith, and the religiousness of people to develop terrorist attacks, we promote acts of self-defense to give the population a greater sense of security.