Mariachiara Giorda speaks at Subiaco conference

Mariachiara Giorda addressed the "Religions and Peace" conference in Subiaco, arguing that religious traditions have historically produced both war rhetoric and peace practices within the same contexts. Giorda, a professor of the history of religions at Roma Tre University, told the gathering that no religion is exempt from the complex relationship between conflict and peace.

She cautioned against ranking religions as more or less peaceful or cataloging wars and persecutions committed in the name of God. Giorda stated that religions are integrated with society, politics, culture, and the economy, making it a mistake to view them as separate from the real world. She suggested that observers should distinguish between conflicts truly motivated by religion and those where religion is used as a justification.