![]() ![]() ![]() If we talk about conflicts in which religion serves as an identity-marker – such as in conflicts between Shia and Sunni Muslims, or Catholics and Protestants – then religious conflicts are neither decreasing nor increasing in numbers. The idea about an emerging Clash of Civilizations between people from different cultures and religions was formulated most vividly by Samuel P. The patterns in our data suggest otherwise. Armed conflicts between actors from different religious identities are becoming more common Drawing on the data and findings presented in that article, we shed light on three widely held beliefs concerning religious conflicts.Ĭlaim 1. In a recent article published in Journal of Conflict Resolution, we provide new data on religion and conflict worldwide – during the time period 1975-2015 – which can help inform our understanding of the religious dimensions of armed conflicts. Ongoing civil wars in Syria, Mali, Afghanistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Uganda illustrate the need to better understand religious dimensions of armed conflicts. Guest post by Desirée Nilsson and Isak Svensson. ![]()
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