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In his new book, “Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence,” Rabbi Jonathan Sacks examines the recent phenomenon of violent extremism by exploring the origins of violence and its relationship to religion. Rabbi Sacks challenges the assertion that religion is an intrinsic source of violence and describes how theology can be central to combating religious violence and extremism. Through analysis of biblical texts tied to the three Abrahamic faiths, Rabbi Sacks illustrates how religiously-inspired violence stems from a critical misreading of these texts.
On November 12, Governance Studies at Brookings hosted a discussion addressing Rabbi Sacks’ book and other important issues related to the roots of religious violence. This event is part of the long-running Governing Ideas book series, which is hosted by William A. Galston.
Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence
Agenda
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November 12
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Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
On November 12, Governance Studies hosted a discussion addressing Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ book, “Not in God’s Name: Confronting Religious Violence,” and other important issues related to the roots of religious violence.
JSJonathan Sacks Emeritus Chief Rabbi - United Hebrew Congregations of the CommonwealthJSJonathan Sacks Emeritus Chief Rabbi - United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth
E.J. Dionne, Jr. Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM), W. Averell Harriman Chair in American Governance @EJDionne
William A. Galston Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management (CEPM), Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in Governance Studies
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