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How do different religions perceive and handle religious conflict?

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Different religions perceive and handle religious conflicts in various ways. Some religions may handle religious conflict by promoting peace, forgiveness, and understanding. Other religions may handle religious conflict by resort to violence or aggression.

For example, in Christianity, the Bible teaches believers to love others as Jesus loves them, to forgive those who harm them, and to pray for their enemies. Jesus also teaches his followers to turn the other cheek when someone slaps them on one cheek, to bless those who curse them, and to do good to those who hate them.

Similarly, in Hinduism and Buddhism, followers are taught to practice peace, compassion, and nonviolence. The bhagavad-gita, which is one of the most important texts in Hinduism, emphasizes the importance of selfless service, devotion, and equanimity in the face of suffering.

On the other hand, some religious beliefs can cause conflicts with those who do not share such beliefs. For example, militants in some Islamic fundamentalist groups believe it is their duty to promote their beliefs through militant acts. They often resort to violence to silence dissenting opinions and impose their beliefs on others.

In conclusion, different religions handle religious conflicts in different ways. While some may promote peace, forgiveness, and understanding, others may promote violent and aggressive acts. The best way to deal with religious conflict is to have an open mind and be willing to listen to others' opinions even if they are different from our own.