Exiting Violence: The Role of Religion

In the 20th and 21st centuries, where violence has scarred countless lives, the interplay between religion, politics and conflict remains a complex web. Exiting Violence seeks to unravel some of these knots, showing not only how faith can ignite bloodshed, but also how it can inspire peace and build bridges.

Co-edited by Debora Tonelli and Gerard Mannion, the volume is the result of a multi-year research project involving FBK-ISR, Reset DOC and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs at Georgetown University.
Its 15 chapters are written by international scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds who deal with the dynamics between religion and violence in different religious traditions. The Preface is by José Casanova.

Massimo Leone, Sarah Hejazi, and Riccardo Cristiano will discuss the volume with very different perspectives and approaches, taking advantage of the many levels of reading to which the volume lends itself and the variety of issues covered.

Valeria Fabretti will moderate the discussion.

Debora Tonelli, editor of the volume, will formulate some concluding reflections.

The event is co-sponsored by the Georgetown University Rome Office