Both the Bible and the Quran have often been used to support
violence and invasion throughout history. And both refer to the
supposive Canaanite genocide and invasion of their land as a
decree given directly by God. In a world of Christian colonization
and controversial wars like in Iraq and Afghanistan, can the Bible
and the Quran be faithfully read against violence? Can they share
in illuminating a just, merciful, and peaceful God?
violence and invasion throughout history. And both refer to the
supposive Canaanite genocide and invasion of their land as a
decree given directly by God. In a world of Christian colonization
and controversial wars like in Iraq and Afghanistan, can the Bible
and the Quran be faithfully read against violence? Can they share
in illuminating a just, merciful, and peaceful God?