The Inquisition And 9/11: A Comparative Analysis

Throughout history, there has repeatedly been tension among religious groups whose beliefs and customs diverge with one another. Religious tensions in the past have resulted in many marked events, such as The Crusades, The Inquisition, and 9/11, all of which were provoked by the disrespect people had toward each other's religions beliefs . For many people, their religion acts as a moral compass for behavior and conduct in life and when violent wars occur because of clashing religious views, the purpose of religion may seem counterintuitive. When contrasting beliefs from different religions affect how people act toward each other, it becomes apparent that pride is the primary cause of the tension. Most religions have core principles that are based off of reciprocated love and respect toward one another, with a person’s religion not affecting how respected or cared for they should be. Nonetheless, it is understandable that people are not born to be moral stewards and that pride is a natural instinct for a person to feel. Upon informing Father Paul of Teofilo’s death, Leon responds to the former, “ ‘It wasn’t necessary, Father.’ ”, then Father Paul insists “ ‘For a Christian burial it was necessary.’” (Silko, 4). The chemistry between the two men suggest a level of persistence from both, creating a tense mood
Although having pride may boost a person’s self esteem and confidence, the feeling may go to one’s head and become a cushion for them to base their stubbornness off of. As noted in Silko’s “The Man to Send Rain Clouds” and Miller’s “The Crucible”, religious tension in a community is brought upon by strong feelings of religious pride from both parties. The ability to understand and respect other culture’s religious beliefs is often difficult due to pride standing in the way of letting one’s eyes be opened to new ideas that may initially seem