War
Reflecting Ethically with British Army Chaplains
Andrew Todd Wednesday, 16 December 2009
In the context of Just War thinking, we need to ask: How do we continue to inculcate a military culture which equips soldiers to bring about jus in bello and jus in pace?
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The New Jihad and Islamic Tradition
John Kelsay Thursday, 4 June 2009
Islamic political thought traditionally centers on two great themes: establishing a just public order and notions of honorable combat. For the last 80 years, Islamic political thought has been under stress or under dispute. (2003)
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Policing for Peace
Daniel Edward Young Thursday, 4 June 2009
A review of Just Policing, Not War: An Alternative Response to World Violence, by Gerald W. Schlabach, editor.
Does Christianity Cause War?
Nick Megoran Thursday, 13 November 2008
Religion is often implicated in historical examples of violence, but Christianity will promote peace if it is properly understood and followed.
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Black Denominational Responses to U.S.-Middle East Policy Since 9/11
R. Drew Smith Saturday, 1 March 2008
Black denominations have a mixed record in their responses to U.S.-Middle East policies since 9/11. More development of policy resources and advocacy structures is needed to increase black voice and visibility.
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Christian Views of War: The Case of Iraq
Greg Moore Friday, 4 January 2008
How should the U.S. decision to invade Iraq be judged when held up against the two viable traditions by which Christians have historically judged warfare, the peace tradition and the just war tradition?
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Maritain's Middle Way: A Resource for U.S. Policy in the Middle East
Ed Lynch Saturday, 1 December 2007
The philosophy of Catholic thinker Jacques Maritain (1882-1973), who challenged the realist analysis of international relations even while he accepted a major premise of it, is an important resource for today's foreign policy.
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The Bush Doctrine: A Niebuhrian Assessment
Mark Amstutz Saturday, 1 December 2007
George W. Bush's foreign policy approach and the Christian realist ethics of Reinhold Niebuhr share a number of common traits, yet the optimism and triumphalism of the Bush Doctrine are a departure from Niebuhr.
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Justice, Even in War
James Skillen Friday, 1 June 2007
The Evangelical Declaration Against Torture is commendable in many ways, but it does not address utilitarian pragmatism that prizes protection over justice.
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How to Read "An Evangelical Declaration Against Torture"
David Gushee Friday, 1 June 2007
The Declaration should not be seen as partisan or divisive but as an affirmation of Christian principles and concerns, especially sanctity of life.
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