Tag: Violence
How Religious Fundamentalism Enables Sadists Like Elizabeth Smart’s Kidnapper
by Sarah Seltzer December 10, 2010.
Print: alternet.org
“In fundamentalist branches of all the major religions, crimes against women take place egged on by the patriarchal tenets of the religions themselves.”
‘Divine Demons: Wrathful Deities of Buddhist Art’ at Norton Simon Museum
Holly Myers September 6, 2009.
Print: L.A. Times
With four scowling faces, 12 eyes, 12 arms, numerous weapons, skulls adorning the rim of his crown, severed heads dangling from his waist, human figures crushed beneath his feet and his consort Vajravarahi wrapped about him in rapturous congress, Chakrasamvara is a force to be reckoned with. He is one of many to be found in “Divine Demons: Wrathful Deities of Buddhist Art,” a small but captivating exhibition at the Norton Simon Museum.
Mexico drug cartel with its own ‘bible’
Ioan Grillo July 24, 2009.
Print: The Telegraph
La Familia Michoacana, one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels, claims its thugs are devout evangelical Christians and has its own “bible.” The group’s beliefs call for members to abstain from drugs themselves and do charity work, but to torture or kill anyone who betrays or opposes them.
Scientology leadership rife with physical violence, report says
Associated Press June 21, 2009.
Print: Los Angeles Times
Former high-ranking executives tell a newspaper that church leader David Miscavige hit staff members and encouraged others to do the same.
‘Religious violence’ a small part of the story
Dr. John Dickson. May 19, 2009.
Print: Australian Broadcasting Commission
Dr John Dickson argues that much violence in the world is not caused by religion, as opposed to what he says atheists claim.
