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4 Mystical Experience

Francis-Vincent Anthony, C. Hermans, C. Sterkens

2015 DOI: 10.1163/9789004270862_006 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Qualitative study
Population Christian, Muslim and Hindu college students in Tamil Nadu, India
Topics Mystical experience
Key findings Religion can play a dual role in conflict, either promoting violence or peace, as perceived by college students from different religious backgrounds.

Abstract

Religion in a pluralistic society can play a dual role with regard to conflict. It can promote either violence or peace. Religion and Conflict Attribution examines the causes of interreligious conflict as perceived by Christian, Muslim and Hindu college students in Tamil Nadu, India.

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