Extremism In Religion

Responds to https://twitter.com/thinkerboy2/status/728251102286651396

Re: "Why so much extremism in religion", to me, the Bible seems to suggest that every social issue results from the extent to which God is not individuals' primary relationship and sovereign authority. The book of Amos (apparently written by a prophet via God's inspiration) seems to strongly denounce wars initiated by Israel. This seems to suggest the potential for violent behavior billed as undertaken on God's behalf to be based upon their human initiative, rather than God's direction.

Re: "Solution", I respectfully did not read the link's article because, to me, one of the Bible's primary messages seems to be that any solution other than God as individuals' primary relationship and sovereign authority results in social issues. The SIDP discusses science's findings that seem to substantiate that message.

I welcome your thoughts, including to the contrary.