'Diagnosis and Prescription to Combat Global Terrorism': New Book Looks at the Five Major Religions to Uncover Underlying Factors of Terrorism

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'Diagnosis and Prescription to Combat Global Terrorism': New Book Looks at the
Five Major Religions to Uncover Underlying Factors of Terrorism


RICHTON PARK, Ill., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, world peace is a
magnificent dream that will never become a reality. Debut author, Jeremiah
Whapoe, uncovers the reasons why the world is currently plagued by global
terrorism and offers solutions to move toward peace. In his new release,
"Diagnosis and Prescription to Combat Global Terrorism, An Insight in Judaism,
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism" (published by AuthorHouse), Whapoe
examines the five major religions and how the values of each perpetuates chaos
and desperation of society.

As Whapoe analyzes Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism, he
divulges how some religious beliefs and practices give rise to terrorism and
religious leaders misinterpret the scriptures of their individual deity to
gratify their personal ego and damage the larger society. Whapoe says:

        Until religious beliefs are refined to respond to our ever evolving
        society, the thought of achieving global harmony through democracy is
        an illusion. The present strategy being used to fight terrorism
        creates a win-win situation for the terrorists. The recommendations in
        this book would help to deter global violence and would complement
        the ever quest for global unity.


Whapoe looks at the five major religions from four different schools of
thought: Psychology, Political Science, Sociology and Social Work. He also
brings forth empirical evidence to cement his argument about the ill religious
values that are the seeds for global terrorism while discussing it in the
public realm.

The book categorically looks at each religion's doctrine, philosophical
orientation, principles and impact on its member's socialization process.
Whapoe discusses how religion as a socialization agent plays a major role in
modeling human behavior. Based on a belief, doctrine, philosophy or any form
of value of a religion that is passed on from generation to another, those who
subscribe to these values respond to societal demands in combination with
their religious principles and beliefs. Whapoe writes:

        Religion has become stronger in modeling people's behaviors because
        individuals become part of a religion on the average as a matter of
        choice, especially in the west where democracy is emerging as a new
        religion gives people the ultimate rights to use their faculty and
        make choices in the context of their individual rights. It is not
        disputed that religion cannot sometimes become automatic as culture,
        but it is almost impossible to change your birth culture as you might
        be able to change your religion or religious views as you become an
        adult.


About the Author

Jeremiah Whapoe is native to the Republic of Liberia, Africa but is a resident
of the United States. Before coming to the United States, Whapoe founded a
human rights advocacy foundation in Liberia, was the first human rights
activist there and lit the "Human Rights Candle" at the United Nations Peace
Building Conference in Liberia during its 14-year civil conflict.

Whapoe holds a bachelor's degree in political science with an emphasis in
international politics, a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree
in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Whapoe currently
serves as a social worker for catholic charities. Whapoe resides in Chicago,
Illinois with his wife and three children.

AuthorHouse is the premier book publisher   for emerging, self-published
authors. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com.

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