On the one hand, all organized religions teach peace and love for others, and they have often intervened successfully to prevent or mitigate conflict. On the other hand, at certain times in their history, organized religions have allowed, encouraged, and even propagated hatred and violence.
其中最不可原谅的或许当属有组织宗教造成的偏执问题。一方面一切有组织宗教无不宣扬和平和对他人之爱，类似的教义往往能成功干预防止或者缓解冲突。而另一方面，在特定历史阶段，有组织宗教往往又允许、鼓励甚至宣扬仇恨和暴力。极端分子经常利用宗教提倡对特定群体发动暴力袭击。