Religion is one of the most powerful forces running through human
history, and although often presented as a force for good, its
impact is frequently violent and divisive. This provocative work
brings together cutting-edge research from both evolutionary and
cognitive psychology to help readers understand the psychological
structure of religious morality and the origins of religious
violence. Introduces a fundamentally new approach to the analysis
of religion in a style accessible to the general reader Applies
insights from evolutionary and cognitive psychology to both Judaism
and Christianity, and their texts, to help understand the origins
of religious violence Argues that religious violence is grounded in
the moral psychology of religion Illustrates its controversial
argument with reference to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the
response to the attacks from both the terrorists and the President.
Suggests strategies for beginning to counter the divisive aspects
of religionDiscusses the role of religion and religious criticism
in the contemporary world. Argues for a position sceptical of the
moral authority of religion, while also critiquing the excesses of
the "new atheists" for failing to appreciate the moral
contributions of religionAwarded Honourable Mention, 2010 Prose
Awards
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