How 5 Major Religions Justify War - Complete Analysis

Описание: Throughout history, over 1.8 billion people have died in wars—and many believed they were fighting for God. But how can religions that preach love, compassion, and peace justify killing?

In this video, we analyze how Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism approach warfare, violence, and the concept of "just war." From the Crusades to Jihad, from Buddhist warrior monks to Hindu dharma yuddha—we explore the theological frameworks that have shaped religious warfare for millennia.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: The Paradox of Holy War
1:30 - Understanding Just War Theory
3:45 - Christianity: Augustine, Aquinas & The Crusades
7:20 - Islam: Jihad, Sharia Law & Rules of Warfare
11:15 - Hinduism: Dharma Yuddha & The Bhagavad Gita
14:30 - Buddhism: The Ahimsa Paradox & Warrior Monks
17:45 - Judaism: Milchemet Mitzvah & Purity of Arms
21:00 - Comparison: What They All Have in Common
23:30 - Conclusion: Understanding Religious Violence Today

📚 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
Just War Theory (Jus ad Bellum, Jus in Bello, Jus post Bellum)
Christian Just War doctrine from Augustine and Aquinas
Islamic concepts of Greater Jihad vs Lesser Jihad
The Bhagavad Gita's philosophy on righteous warfare
Buddhist warrior monks and the concept of compassionate killing
Jewish law on obligatory vs optional war
Modern applications of ancient religious war ethics
How these frameworks influence conflicts today

📖 SOURCES & FURTHER READING:
"Just and Unjust Wars" by Michael Walzer
"Holy War, Inc." by Peter Bergen
"The Bhagavad Gita" (various translations)
"The Ethics of War: Classic and Contemporary Readings" edited by Gregory Reichberg
"World Religions and Norms of War" edited by Vesselin Popovski
Islamic jurisprudence texts on rules of warfare
Thomas Aquinas "Summa Theologica" on just war
Maimonides on Jewish law and warfare

Full bibliography available at: [your website]

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Sacred Swords explores the complex relationship between religion and warfare through objective historical analysis. We examine how faith and violence have intersected throughout human history—from ancient holy wars to modern conflicts.

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This video is for educational and historical analysis purposes only. We do not advocate for violence, religious extremism, or hatred toward any group. All religious traditions are presented respectfully, drawing from scholarly sources and multiple perspectives. Content may include discussions of historical violence appropriate for mature audiences.

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📊 VIDEO STATS:
Duration: 23:31
Production time: 40+ hours of research and editing
Sources consulted: 15+ academic texts and scholarly articles

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