Is Religion Dangerous Author:Keith Ward Holy wars, crusades, discrimination, intolerance -- these by-products of religion are all that many contemporary commentators can see. But is religion dangerous? Is it a force for evil or even "the root of all evil," as Richard Dawkins has claimed? Does religion lead to terrorism and violence? Are religious beliefs irrational and immoral... more »? One of Britain's foremost philosopher-theologians, Keith Ward here addresses these concerns with intelligence and insight. After defining exactly what religion is, he examines the subject of religion and violence, assesses the allegations of irrationality and immorality, and asks whether religion does more harm than good. Looking hard at the evidence from history, philosophy, sociology, and psychology, he shows the good that religion has done over the centuries. Without religion, he argues, the human race would be considerably worse off and have little hope for the future. Thought-provoking and compellingly argued, Is Religion Dangerous? will be essential reading for anyone interested in the confluence of truth, freedom, religion, and culture.« less