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How 5 Major Religions Justify War - Complete Analysis

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] 🎓 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: 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. Our mission: Educational content that respects all faith traditions while providing scholarly analysis of difficult topics. We don't advocate for violence or take religious sides—we seek to understand. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly analysis of: Historical religious conflicts (Crusades, Jihad, Holy Wars) Theological justifications for warfare across religions Comparative religious ethics and philosophy Modern conflicts through a historical lens The intersection of spirituality and violence New videos every Wednesday at 10 AM EST. 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: contact@sacredswords.com 🌐 WEBSITE: sacredswords.com 🐦 TWITTER: @SacredSwordss 💬 COMMUNITY GUIDELINES: We welcome respectful discussion from all perspectives. Please keep comments: ✅ Fact-based and civil ✅ Respectful of all religions and viewpoints ✅ Focused on historical analysis and education ❌ We will remove: Hate speech or bigotry toward any group Religious slurs or inflammatory language Spam, self-promotion, or off-topic comments Calls for violence or extremism Let's learn together through thoughtful dialogue. --- ⚠️ EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER: 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. This channel is independently operated and not affiliated with any religious organization, political entity, or advocacy group. --- 🔖 TAGS FOR REFERENCE: #ReligiousWar #HolyWar #History #Crusades #Jihad #JustWarTheory #ComparativeReligion #Christianity #Islam #Buddhism #Hinduism #Judaism #Documentary #HistoryDocumentary #EducationalVideo #ReligiousStudies #Philosophy #Ethics #MedievalHistory #WorldReligions --- 📊 VIDEO STATS: Duration: 23:31 Production time: 40+ hours of research and editing Sources consulted: 15+ academic texts and scholarly articles Thank you for watching and supporting educational content! What questions do you have about religious perspectives on warfare? Drop them in the comments! 👇