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Are religious wars (past and present) just an excuse to fuel territorial disputes?

Religious wars throughout history, to me, just seem to be an excuse for a leader or group of leaders to gain more land or territory, and therefore power.

Am I wrong? Why or why not?

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    Lawren Jones 10+

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    Nov 22 2012: Yes, I believe you're right. Territorialism is deeply entrenched into our psyche, going back to our earliest hominid ancestors. What are competitive sports, after all, but a way to us to safely engage in territorial combat.

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