Religious Conflict

Definition

Religious conflict refers to disputes, wars, or violence that arise due to differences in religious beliefs, practices, or doctrines among different religious groups.

Related terms

Crusades: A series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in medieval period with main goal being reclaiming Jerusalem from Islamic rule.

Reformation: A major movement within Western Christianity in 16th-century Europe that posed a religious and political challenge to the Roman Catholic Church and led to the creation of Protestant churches.

Jihad: An Arabic term referring to struggle against those who do not believe in Islamic religion. It has been interpreted differently within various branches of Islam.