Axis of Peace Christian Faith in Times of Violence and War

by Ariarajah, S Wesley

• ISBN13: 9782825413944
• ISBN10: 2825413941
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: World Council of Churches

Summary

The war in Iraq is over, and we are now facing its aftermath. The searching and divisive questions raised for the churches by the invasion of Iraq linger on. Are there "just wars"? What does the Bible teach about war and violence? What constitutes patriotism when one's nation is at war? Is there theological justification for wars of self-defence or liberation? S. Wesley Ariarajah explores these questions to facilitate ongoing conversation in faith communities. Surveying instances of violence in many regions of the globe, often involving confrontation between religious communities, Ariarajah examines what violence does to those who perpetrate it on others. Moving beyond simplistic notions of 'good' and 'evil' in world affairs, he calls on peoples of faith to counter terror in all its forms through the creation of an 'axis of peace'.

Author Biography

S. Wesley Ariarajah is professor of ecumenical theology at the graduate theological schools of Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, USA.

Table of Contents

"Do not weep for me"	p. 1
A time to reflect	p. 5
The violence of warfare	p. 16
War, patriotism and democracy	p. 37
Religion and violence	p. 59
Violence and war in the Bible	p. 80
Axis of peace	p. 110
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