J. Patout Burns 
War and Its Discontents [PDF ebook] 
Pacifism and Quietism in the Abrahamic Traditions

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This volume examines the limits Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have set for the use of coercive violence. It probes the agreements and disagreements of these major religious traditions on pacifism (the abjurance of all force) and quietism (the avoidance of force unless certain stringent conditions are met).The distinguished contributors examine the foundations for nonviolence in each religion, criticize the positions each religion has taken, address the inherent challenges nonviolence poses, and evaluate the difficulty of practicing nonviolence in a secular society. The concluding essay defines the common ground, isolates the points of conflict, and suggests avenues of further inquiry.The most important contribution this volume makes is to demonstrate that no Western religious tradition provides a basis for the glorification of violence. Rather, each accepts warfare as a regretted necessity and sets strict limits on the use of force.This work offers new insights for those interested in the ethics of warfare, peace studies, religious traditions, and international affairs.

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Språk Engelska ● Formatera PDF ● Sidor 240 ● ISBN 9781589018778 ● Redaktör J. Patout Burns ● Utgivare Georgetown University Press ● Publicerad 1996 ● Nedladdningsbara 3 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 8894577 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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