Det finnes fiendebilder i alle religioner

The author contends that archetypal enemies and exhortations to violence exist across various holy texts, including the Koran and the Bible. While noting that terrorism can stem from diverse psychological or social factors, the text emphasizes that some individuals use religion to legitimize violence. The author asserts that religious leaders have a responsibility to promote critical reading of scriptures and engage in interfaith dialogue to counter extremist interpretations and foster a society based on trust and equality.

• Holy texts across different religions, including the Bible, the Koran, and the Hadiths, contain archetypal enemies and instructions to destroy enemies, which can be exploited by terrorists to justify their actions.
• Terrorism is not caused by a single factor; while some use religion for justification, it can also be linked to non-religious ideologies, psychological disturbances, poverty, social exclusion, or a conscious choice.
• Religious leaders have a societal responsibility to teach believers how to critically interpret religious texts and relate them to historical circumstances to prevent the justification of violence.
• Interfaith dialogue and the promotion of societal values such as trust, freedom, and equality are essential measures for preventing the rise of terrorism, complementing security and surveillance.

APA

Bakkevig, T. (2017). Det finnes fiendebilder i alle religioner. Peace Research Institute Oslo. https://www.prio.org/comments/133

Chicago

Bakkevig, Trond. Det finnes fiendebilder i alle religioner. Peace Research Institute Oslo, 2017. https://www.prio.org/comments/133.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |last1=Bakkevig |first1=Trond |title=Det finnes fiendebilder i alle religioner |publisher=Peace Research Institute Oslo |date=28 June 2017 |url=https://www.prio.org/comments/133 |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{bakkevig2017det, author = {Bakkevig, Trond}, title = {{Det finnes fiendebilder i alle religioner}}, publisher = {Peace Research Institute Oslo}, year = {2017}, month = jun, url = {https://www.prio.org/comments/133}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }