When Do Religious Leaders Support Faith-Based Violence?: Evidence from a Survey Poll in South Sudan

Religion has increasingly become important in conflicts worldwide. Religious leaders may play a key role in mobilizing believers as they can call for peace or instigate violence. But what makes religious leaders support peace or promote violence? Drawing on a survey poll of 102 religious leaders in...

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Authors: Basedau, Matthias 1968- (Author) ; Koos, Carlo 1978- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Konstanz Bibliothek d. Universität Konstanz 2015
In:Year: 2015
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