Masango, Maake J.S.2019-07-102019-07-102018-12-06Masango, M.J., 2018, ‘Religion, violence and abuse’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 74(3), a5144. https://DOI.org/10.4102/hts.v74i3.5144.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v74i3.5144http://hdl.handle.net/2263/70655Abrahamic faith-based religions are always regarded as peaceful. The question to ask is as follows: how do its followers use violent text in order to justify their action? This article analyses how extremists within these faiths abuse the text and use violence as a means of forcing non-believers into their faith. They claim that God often sanctions their actions of violence.en© 2018. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.FaithGodNon-believersViolenceReligionAbuseTheology articles SDG-05SDG-05: Gender equalityTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle