Significance and Ambivalence of Faiths

Introduction

Faiths are increasingly exerting a broad and deep influence on global affairs, the results of which are clearly mixed: faiths appear to inspire both acts of violence and of altruism. Consider the relative importance of faiths in acts of each type and the functions faiths serve in promoting such acts.

A Point of View

Faith and globalisation touch on complex topics with multiple perspectives. We note one such point of view here.

The Man Who Knew
PBS, Frontline
As the FBI's leading expert on Al Qaeda, John O'Neil knew of its threat to the U.S. O'Neil left the FBI in the summer of 2001to become head of security at the World Trade Center. This multimedia website produced as a companion to the show Frontline explores, "The Man Who Knew." » more...

Other Resources

A comprehensive listing of resources related to the topic of Significance and Ambivalence of Faiths, including original content, commentary, articles and podcasts, are included here. » view list...

Case Studies

Reactions to 9-11
This Yale School of Management case study compiles reactions to the attacks by a variety of political, religious, and intellectual leaders from the United States and elsewhere. » more...

Jubilee 2000
This Yale School of Management case study illustrates a second dimension of religious ambivalence: the capacity of faith to inspire not only act of violence but also of altruism. » more...