A Critical Comparison of Christianity and Islam through the Lens of Mimetic Theory

Abstract

Religious conflict became an issue as a result of recent global events.  The Mimetic theory developed by Rene Girard could be used to identify the roots of the interfaith conflict. The result could promote understanding and dialogue among scholars regarding some factors of human aggression as it relates to the desire to imitate a person.
 
KEYWORDS: mimetic theory, Rene Girard, Christianity, Islam