Reply #16: Religion is a good excuse for violence.

[Bridget Burke]

But history shows there are usually other reasons behind wars & terrorism. The Crusades gave the younger sons of European nobility a chance to carve out their own kingdoms. Later, some European rulers were more interested in siezing rich Church properties than supporting their Protestant faith--not that the Catholic rulers were only interested in defending their Faith.

And here's another reminder that the Klan hated Catholics & Jews--not just African Americans.