Introduction : the problem of religion and conflict -- Conflict in Northern Ireland -- Resources and sources -- Northern Ireland : 'the troubles' -- Northern Ireland : religion and 'the troubles' -- The history of the Bosnian conflict -- The role of religions -- History of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- The role of religion in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- The problem of violent scriptures : a higher hermeneutic -- The end of history and God's purposes for creation -- Conclusion : a religion-less future?