In Our World, Religion Is the Cause of Political Conflict

Identifying the roots of political conflict is notoriously difficult, and, as wars continue to rage, religion and ethics are very often seen as the motivating forces. So, is religion really the cause of conflicts and crimes?
I'd like to ask why there is so much violence surrounding Israel. Why are innocent sufferings in Afghanistan? Why is political unrest still prevailing in the world? Is there a rational explanation to all these issues?
Here it is significant to note that the fundamental role of religion cannot be dismissed. …