When God Became a Weapon

A History of Religion and the Death of Ubuntu

Kayumba David

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English

Kayumba David
25 June 2025

History; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Social & political philosophy

When God Became a Weapon: A History of Religion and the Death of Ubuntu

What happens when sacred texts are used to justify conquest? When compassion is replaced by creed? When God becomes a weapon?

In this bold and thought-provoking work, Kayumba David traces the arc of organized religion from its early emergence as a social glue to its transformation into a powerful instrument of empire, colonization, division, and violence. Drawing on history, philosophy, psychology, and African ethics, the book unveils how religion-once a source of meaning-became a tool for domination and the suppression of indigenous wisdom like Ubuntu.

Through rich analysis and vivid narrative, the book examines:

The Crusades, Inquisitions, and religious colonization Sectarian extremism and the politics of divine supremacy The silent complicity of faith in genocide, patriarchy, and empire The possibility of ethical living beyond gods and dogma

But this is also a book of hope. Kayumba David imagines a world reborn through Ubuntu-a philosophy of shared humanity, restorative justice, and spiritual inclusiveness. It calls not for the death of faith, but for its transformation into empathy, coexistence, and truth.

Timely, courageous, and visionary, When God Became a Weapon is both an unflinching critique and a luminous call for a post-religious humanity.

Let us not return to religion. Let us return to each other. Let us be human again.

By: Kayumba David
Imprint: Kayumba David
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 104g
ISBN: 9798231656875
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 25 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kayumba David - Theologian, Diplomat, and Relentless Reader Born in rural Uganda during political upheavals, Kayumba David learned early on that life was a mix of dodging both bullets and tough questions. Drawn to theology, particularly liberation theology, he became fascinated with how faith could challenge oppression. He quickly earned a reputation for asking deep questions-and writing essays in his textbooks' margins. Seeking a ""break,"" he dove into international relations and diplomacy, blending peacemaking with a passion for justice, while secretly wishing everyone would read more. An avid reader and social justice advocate, Kayumba now writes with humor and wisdom, drawing from a life rich in both books and battles for change.