#violence

Violence has been in decline over long stretches of history.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

Cultural and institutional changes have played a significant role in reducing violence.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

As we move toward a more peaceful world, we should not forget the forces that drive the decline of violence.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

Violence is often a response to spiritual crisis.

From The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong

The world today is less violent than it has ever been.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

The expansion of literacy and education correlates with a decline in violence.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

Violence is not inherent to religion, but can be an outcome of human interpretation.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

To fully grasp the role of religion in violence, one must consider the socio-political context.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Our capacity for altruism is as much a part of our biology as our capacity for violence.

From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky

Cultural changes have played a significant role in reducing violence.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

The decline of violence may be the most important thing that has happened in the history of our species.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

The psychology of violence shows that it is not innate but learned.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

Understanding the causes of violence is the first step to preventing it.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

Understanding the roots of violence in religion is crucial for addressing contemporary conflicts.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Many religious traditions have sought to transcend violence and promote compassion.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Human beings have an innate capacity for both violence and compassion.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

The history of religion is intertwined with the history of violence.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Acts of violence have been justified using religious language across cultures.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Our capacity for violence is matched only by our capacity for love.

From Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky

Religion has often been a source of violence, but it can also be a powerful force for peace.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

To address violence, we must engage with the spiritual dimensions of humanity.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Violence has been declining for long stretches of history.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

The history of violence is as much a history of the human condition as it is of religion.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

Reconciliation efforts must acknowledge the historical grievances that fuel ongoing violence.

From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong

The better angels of our nature are the empathic emotions that restrain violence.

From The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker