Fields of blood .. religion and the history of violence / Karen Armstrong

"Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence" is a comprehensive work by Karen Armstrong, published in 2014. In this book, Armstrong delves into the intricate relationship between religion and violence throughout human history. She examines various religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Judaism, exploring how each has been intertwined with acts of violence and warfare. Armstrong argues that while religion has often been associated with violence, it is not inherently violent; rather, socio-political factors play a significant role in the manifestation of violence within religious contexts.