In a more nuanced way, a number of influential scholars, such as Rodney Stark and Regina Schwartz, have also cast monotheism as particularly intolerant towards the “Other” and thus a fertile ground for violence.
But I would like to ask whether there actually is an intrinsic link between monotheism and violence? Is such violence virtually inevitable?
There are a number of points that can be made in response to this question. The first is why is there such a preoccupation with religious and Monotheistic forms of violence, often to the point of dismissing secular violence? Why are violent secular causes often let off the hook?
Well, I suppose some people RALLY don’t have enough to do and so they write a book whose premise is too silly for words. And how about Monotheism and Patriarchal Hegemonic Capitalism? I supppose suggesting that the writers study world history is not an option. Sigh.
Larry