The ambivalence of Medjugorje: the dynamics of violence, peace, and nationalism at a Catholic pilgrimage site during the Bosnian war (1992-1995)

Focusing on the use of Marian imagery from Medjugorje during the Bosnian War (1992-1995), and employing R. Scott Appleby's use of the concept, sacred ambivalence, this essay will examine how a religious image proclaiming peace can also support violence and war. It will show that a Croat nationa...

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Main Author: Wiinikka-Lydon, Joseph (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2010
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2010, Volume: 12
Further subjects:B The
B Ambivalence
B Violence; Religious aspects
B Holy
B Medjugorje (Bosnia and Hercegovina)
B Yugoslav War
B Nationalism; Religious aspects; Christianity
B Crimes against humanity
B Virgin; Appearances
B 1991-1995
B Croats
B Mary
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