"One may think that in the 21st century religious wars do not happen. Gone are the days of crusades that consumed fanatics who were ready to die in defense of their beliefs. Toleration has become the religion of modern times. But not everywhere.
Only in November over 380 Christians and Muslims were killed in religious upheaval in central Nigeria. Some 10,000 people were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in the jungle or in safer regions of the country. According to the media, the clashes erupted after a predominantly Christian party won the local elections, defeating its arch-rival supported by the Muslim community. Each camp accused the other of rigging the results; religious differences soon ensued. Fire was set to churches and mosques alike as politicians of both parties hoped to build their position through the conflict.
Religious clashes in Nigeria are nothing new. The country's population of almost 150 million people is almost evenly divided between Muslims and Christians. Of the latter, Catholics and Protestants constitute majority: 14.3 percent and 14.7 percent respectively. Although they are less inclined to resort to force, Islamic attacks are often answered by the same level of violence. Figures provided by various domestic and foreign agencies differ but it is approximated that as many as 2,000 people have been killed in religious clashes in Nigeria since 2001.
Neither has India escaped religious wars. Dubbed the greatest democracy in the world, India has been slowly drifting towards anarchy for many years now. Over 80 percent of the country's 1.14 billion people are Hindus with 13 percent of Muslims and only a little more than two percent of Christians. But it is those two groups that often fall victims to Hindu extremism that regards all other religions as foreign influence. In August, a politically driven wave of violence left around 100 Christians murdered and over 140 churches burned to the ground. Some 100,000 people were made homeless."
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Granted, there is no War, or violent conflict that can be laid entirely at the feet or a religion. Just as Nazi Germany did not begin a world war in order to kill Jews...nevertheless they did. Whether using God as an excuse, or killing in its name the result is Death due to God.
Only in November over 380 Christians and Muslims were killed in religious upheaval in central Nigeria. Some 10,000 people were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in the jungle or in safer regions of the country. According to the media, the clashes erupted after a predominantly Christian party won the local elections, defeating its arch-rival supported by the Muslim community. Each camp accused the other of rigging the results; religious differences soon ensued. Fire was set to churches and mosques alike as politicians of both parties hoped to build their position through the conflict.
Religious clashes in Nigeria are nothing new. The country's population of almost 150 million people is almost evenly divided between Muslims and Christians. Of the latter, Catholics and Protestants constitute majority: 14.3 percent and 14.7 percent respectively. Although they are less inclined to resort to force, Islamic attacks are often answered by the same level of violence. Figures provided by various domestic and foreign agencies differ but it is approximated that as many as 2,000 people have been killed in religious clashes in Nigeria since 2001.
Neither has India escaped religious wars. Dubbed the greatest democracy in the world, India has been slowly drifting towards anarchy for many years now. Over 80 percent of the country's 1.14 billion people are Hindus with 13 percent of Muslims and only a little more than two percent of Christians. But it is those two groups that often fall victims to Hindu extremism that regards all other religions as foreign influence. In August, a politically driven wave of violence left around 100 Christians murdered and over 140 churches burned to the ground. Some 100,000 people were made homeless."
http://www.raptureforums.com/forum/prophecy-end-times-chat/41383-modern-day-religious-war.html
Granted, there is no War, or violent conflict that can be laid entirely at the feet or a religion. Just as Nazi Germany did not begin a world war in order to kill Jews...nevertheless they did. Whether using God as an excuse, or killing in its name the result is Death due to God.
