Secularism, Religion, and Violence: Rethinking the Narrative with Tal Howard

08/04/2025 36 min
Secularism, Religion, and Violence: Rethinking the Narrative with Tal Howard

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Episode Synopsis

 Is religion inherently violent, and is secularism truly a force for peace? In this episode of Conservative Conversations, Tom Sarrouf sits down with historian and author Thomas Albert Howard to discuss the themes of his latest book, Broken Altars: Secularist Violence in Modern History. Together, they examine the complexities of religious and secular violence, the historical role of anti-religious regimes, and the different forms of secularism that have shaped the modern world. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of today’s most misunderstood debates. 

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