Introduction Religion is one of the most potent forces known to mankind, as it has the ability to affect, directly or indirectly, the life of an individual and a community.… Click to show full abstract
Introduction Religion is one of the most potent forces known to mankind, as it has the ability to affect, directly or indirectly, the life of an individual and a community. It has contributed to or has been used as a justification for some of history's most significant events, such as the Crusades, the Inquisition, and slavery, to name a few. The events of September 11, 2001, the civil wars in Yugoslavia, debate on peace in the Middle East, etc., have made it clear that religion continues to play a prominent role in the modern-day political arena.1 In Europe, the continent…
               
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