The Concept of Holy War Perspectives from Islam and Christianity on it please

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Discover the concept of holy war from the perspectives of Islam and Christianity. This video explores the Islamic idea of jihad, both as a spiritual and defensive struggle, and contrasts it with the Christian tradition of the Crusades and just war theory. Learn how both religions have approached warfare with a focus on justice, peace, and the protection of innocent lives.  #HolyWar #Jihad #Crusades #Islam #Christianity #JustWar #ReligiousHistory #Interfaith #PeaceAndJustice #Theology #ReligiousConflict #SpiritualStruggle

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00:00Exploring the concept of Holy War, Perspectives from Islam and Christianity

00:08The concept of Holy War is deeply intertwined with the religious, historical, and political

00:13landscapes of both Islam and Christianity.

00:16Over centuries, this idea has been invoked to justify conflict, but it is also one that

00:21requires careful examination within the theological frameworks of both faiths.

00:26Let's explore how the concept of Holy War has been understood in Islam and Christianity,

00:31its theological underpinnings, and how it has been applied throughout history.

00:36Holy War in Islam – Jihad In Islam, the term most associated with holy

00:43war is jihad, meaning, struggle, or, striving, in Arabic.

00:48Jihad has two primary dimensions.

00:50The greater jihad, referring to the internal, spiritual struggle to live a righteous life,

00:55and the lesser jihad, which involves defending the Muslim community through armed struggle,

01:00jihad bills safe.

01:01However, Islamic law mandates that any armed jihad must be defensive, declared by a legitimate

01:07authority, and adhere to strict ethical rules, including protecting non-combatants.

01:11Historically, jihad has been invoked in defense of Muslim lands and communities, but extremist

01:18groups have distorted this concept, using it to justify violence and terrorism, actions

01:22condemned by mainstream Islamic scholars.

01:27Holy War in Christianity – The Crusades and Just War Theory

01:32In Christianity, the concept of holy war is most associated with the Crusades, a series

01:37of medieval campaigns to reclaim Christian holy sites from Muslim control.

01:42These wars were declared by the Pope and seen as divinely sanctioned, with spiritual rewards

01:46offered to participants.

01:48The Crusades were framed within the Christian concept of just war, which, based on the writings

01:53of Augustine, allowed war under certain conditions, such as defense against aggression and with

01:58the intention of restoring peace.

02:01While the Crusades were justified as religious missions, they also led to brutal violence,

02:05raising ethical concerns in modern Christian thought.

02:09Over time, Christian theology shifted towards just war theory, focusing on peace, justice,

02:15and ethical warfare, with many denominations now advocating for non-violence and diplomacy.

02:21Comparing the Two Perspectives

02:25Although Islam and Christianity have invoked the idea of holy war, their approaches differ.

02:30In Islam, jihad as warfare is primarily defensive and regulated, while Christianity's concept

02:36of holy war during the Crusades has evolved into a broader just war tradition.

02:41Both religions emphasize justice and protection of the innocent, rejecting violence for conquest

02:46or forced conversion.

02:49Conclusion

02:52The concept of holy war, while historically significant in both Islam and Christianity,

02:56is far more nuanced than popular depictions suggest.

03:00In both traditions, armed conflict is justified only in defense of justice and peace, not

03:05as a means of domination.

03:08Revealing the theological foundations of holy war in these faiths reveals shared values

03:12of morality, justice, and the ultimate goal of peace.

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