RICHTON PARK, Ill., Nov. 5, 2009 — For many, world peace is a magnificent dream that will never become a reality. Debut author, Jeremiah Whapoe, uncovers the reasons why the world is currently plagued by global terrorism and offers solutions to move toward peace. In his new release, "Diagnosis and Prescription to Combat Global Terrorism, An Insight in Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism" (published by AuthorHouse), Whapoe examines the five major religions and how the values of each perpetuates chaos and desperation of society.
As Whapoe analyzes Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism, he divulges how some religious beliefs and practices give rise to terrorism and religious leaders misinterpret the scriptures of their individual deity to gratify their personal ego and damage the larger society. Whapoe says:
Until religious beliefs are refined to respond to our ever evolving society, the thought of achieving global harmony through democracy is an illusion. The present strategy being used to fight terrorism creates a win-win situation for the terrorists. The recommendations in this book would help to deter global violence and would complement the ever quest for global unity.
Whapoe looks at the five major religions from four different schools of thought: Psychology, Political Science, Sociology and Social Work. He also brings forth empirical evidence to cement his argument about the ill religious values that are the seeds for global terrorism while discussing it in the public realm.
The book categorically looks at each religion's doctrine, philosophical orientation, principles and impact on its member's socialization process. Whapoe discusses how religion as a socialization agent plays a major role in modeling human behavior. Based on a belief, doctrine, philosophy or any form of value of a religion that is passed on from generation to another, those who subscribe to these values respond to societal demands in combination with their religious principles and beliefs. Whapoe writes:
Religion has become stronger in modeling people's behaviors because individuals become part of a religion on the average as a matter of choice, especially in the west where democracy is emerging as a new religion gives people the ultimate rights to use their faculty and make choices in the context of their individual rights. It is not disputed that religion cannot sometimes become automatic as culture, but it is almost impossible to change your birth culture as you might be able to change your religion or religious views as you become an adult.
About the Author
Jeremiah Whapoe is native to the Republic of Liberia, Africa but is a resident of the United States. Before coming to the United States, Whapoe founded a human rights advocacy foundation in Liberia, was the first human rights activist there and lit the "Human Rights Candle" at the United Nations Peace Building Conference in Liberia during its 14-year civil conflict.
Whapoe holds a bachelor's degree in political science with an emphasis in international politics, a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Whapoe currently serves as a social worker for catholic charities. Whapoe resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and three children.
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