From current sectarian violence in countries such as Iraq to the ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict, critics often see religion as a divisive wedge. But around the world, people go to churches, mosques, synagogues and other places of worship to find solace, a sense of community, and to do good works—much of which is often overshadowed by …
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Nov 22
Intelligence Squared Debate: Are We Better Off Without Religion?
From sectarian violence in Northern Ireland between Protestants and Catholics to the ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict, many skeptics see religion as a dangerous, divisive force. Yet, out of 7 billion people around the globe, upwards of 75 percent identify with some sort of religious group. For the majority of them, organized faith offers comfort and solace. …