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A Dictionary of the Internet | 2001 | | Copyright

holy war Popular NEWSGROUP discussions which recur time and time again with participants often taking very pro and anti stances. Holy wars often generate FLAME WARS. Typical examples of holy wars are the discussions about the merits of the Windows series of operating systems as compared to UNIX or whether Microsoft is a positive influence for the Internet industry.

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Holy war

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions | 1997 | | Copyright

Holy war. Categorization of warfare in several religions (e.g. jihād, crusades), the war envisaged in the book of Deuteronomy. It is distinct from the just war, though they may overlap.

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JOHN BOWKER. "Holy war." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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holy war

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

ho·ly war • n. a war declared or waged in support of a religious cause.

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