Gandhi and Bin Laden: Religion at the Extremes

This book examines the lives and ideas of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Osama bin Laden. Can both men be equally ’religious’ figures? How can the religious philosophy of nonviolence respond to its nemesis, which takes life easily and casually? Abdul Ghaffar Kahn, a nonviolent representative of Islam, is also discussed.

James L. Rowell is an assistant professor of religion at Flagler College. He was born in Massachusetts, educated at University of Massachusetts, University of New Hampshire, and University of Pittsburgh in anthropology, politics, and religion. Rowell affirms a broad-minded approach to the study of world religion and politics as essential for future peace and reconciliation.