How Do the Irreligious Fare as a Cause of Wars & Violence Pt 1

Would violence and war disappear if religion were eradicated? Sadly, I think a lot of people might answer "yes", or "most" if asked this question. But we don't have to speculate. Despite the fact that the history of the human race has been overwhelmingly religious, there are times when irreligion has gained enough power to show what it can do. And the results, especially recently, have not been encouraging to say the least!