Problem
Killing sanctioned by religion
Other Names:
Incitement to kill by religious authoritiesReligious death sentences
Fatwa
Incidence:
In 1994, the police suspected that the killer of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin had received a rabbi's blessing whereby Rabin was declared a rodef, namely an oppressor requiring punishment by death. This followed from arguments that Rabin should be considered and accessory to murder for his peace arrangements with the Palestinians.
In February 1998 Osama Bin Laden used a fatwa, a religious decree, to call for the liberation of Muslim holy places in Saudi Arabia and Israel, as well as the death of Americans and their allies. The decree says, "These crimes and sins committed by the Americans are a clear declaration of war on God, his messenger and Muslims."
Broader Problems:
AssassinationIncitement to violenceReligious discrimination Narrower Problems:
Aggressive stone throwingHonour killing Related Problems:
Connivance of authorities in human rights abuses Aggravates:
Religious riots Subject(s):
Life → DeathSocietal Problems → Destruction
Societal Problems → Crime
Religious Practice → Religion
Government → Authorities
Law → Arbitration
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST