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When Religion Becomes Evil

by Charles Kimball · 2002

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In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, leading religion and Middle East expert Charles Kimball shows how all religious traditions are susceptible to these basic corruptions and why only authentic faith can prevent such evil.

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The Five Warning Signs of Corruption in Religion

1. Absolute Truth Claims

2. Blind Obedience

3. Establishing the "Ideal" Time

4. The End Justifies Any Means

5. Declaring Holy War

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religionreligionMore like thisLess of thisChristianChristianMore like thisLess of thisspiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 304 pages

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