A Critical Comparison of Christianity and Islam through the Lens of Mimetic Theory

Religious conflict became an issue as a result of recent global events. The Mimetic theory developed by Rene Girard could be used to identify the roots of the interfaith conflict. The result could promote understanding and dialogue among scholars regarding some factors of human aggression as it rel...

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Main Author: Brantley, Brent (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2012]
In: Journal for the sociological integration of religion and society
Year: 2012, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Pages: [55]-68
Further subjects:B Islam
B Christianity
B Rene Girard
B Mimetic Theory
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Summary:Religious conflict became an issue as a result of recent global events. The Mimetic theory developed by Rene Girard could be used to identify the roots of the interfaith conflict. The result could promote understanding and dialogue among scholars regarding some factors of human aggression as it relates to the desire to imitate a person.
ISSN:2159-8711
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal for the sociological integration of religion and society