{"product_id":"in-the-name-of-god-308217","title":"In the Name of God","description":"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\u003cbr\u003e* Applies insights from evolutionary and cognitive psychology to both Judaism and Christianity, and their texts, to help understand the origins of religious violence\u003cbr\u003e* Argues that religious violence is grounded in the moral psychology of religion\u003cbr\u003e* 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 religion\u003cbr\u003e* Discusses 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 religion\u003cbr\u003e* Awarded Honourable Mention, 2010 Prose Awards","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51567321415967,"sku":"9781405183819","price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781405183819_1445282.jpg?v=1769280345","url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/products\/in-the-name-of-god-308217","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}