The gods of war: is religion the primary cause of violent conflict?

Preface

Introduction

1: Bloodiest century of all

2: In the long run: religion as a cause of war

3: Islam and the abode of war

4: Where religion plays an ambiguous role

5: Tribal gods I: the phenomenon of religious-national myths and the cases of Serbia and Russia

6: Tribal gods II: the religious-national myth of England and collective self-worship

7: So what causes war?

8: Even Marx was right sometimes

9: Lord mighty in battle

and the Prince of Peace

10: Can a Christian fight?

11: Relentless war against faith and meaning

Notes

Index.