The Mandate of Heaven
"Monotheism is exclusive because it seeks to eliminate other gods and faiths; totalitarian because it seeks control of everything; intolerant because it considers itself to be and to tell only the truth."
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lienThe similarities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam go far beyond the narratives and characters they each have in their scriptures and their related origin. It's a far more sinister connection. Not only do these religions each assume that their God has ultimate power, that their God knows everything, is always right, and answers to no one.
They also try to establish political control, claim a monopoly on the truth, suppress or eliminate those who disagree with them, and cannot stop engaging in extreme violence and terrorism in support of their beliefs. What causes today’s Islamic terrorism? Similar violent phases in the linked histories of Judaism and Christianity are conveniently forgotten but nothing other than religious belief causes religious violence. What can be done about the threat posed by monotheistic religions to humanity? New approaches are proposed in this comprehensive history and review of the development of monotheism.
"I wanted to introduce you to the Abrahams, this strange and dysfunctional family, because their lives and experiences are the main story of this short book".