i have to say..
most of the wars based on "religion" is just a big excuse.

"holy wars"? psh bullshit, they just wanted land.
witch hunts? people just needed something to blame for their misfortunes.
and for the taliban terrorism, i just dont know what to say.
i do not see in ANY firm religion where it states killing someone is forgiven for any cause.

many just use the religion as a scapegoat, they say it was based on religion because they cant think of anything eles to put the blame/cause on.

however ,thats entirely IMO only.