Is God a Violent God?

Is God a Violent God?

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Does monotheism lead to violence? The article argues that the HB/OT gives do not enter under construction sign different answers.There seems to be such a connection in some of the conquest narratives.However, the laws on war in Deuteronomy introduce more human aspects of warfare, and in Chronicles there is a decline of so-called holy war incidents.

God punished only when a nation exceeded its mandate or Israel worshipped other gods.The post-exilic prophets lay emphasis on peace and reconciliation between all w insta saree peoples, including their worshipping the only God, YHWH, who is holy, just and faithful, the redeemer and saviour of all peoples.Thus, monotheism also leads to salvation and redemption.