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Religions and nonviolence : the rise of effective advocacy for peace / Rachel M. MacNair.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- MacNair, Rachel.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nonviolence--Religious aspects.
- Nonviolence.
- Peace--Religious aspects.
- Peace.
- Religions.
- Physical Description:
- vi, 321 pages ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, [2015]
- Contents:
- Part I Nonviolence in Religious Traditions 15
- 1 Judaism: Shalom 17
- 2 Hinduism: Ahimsa 39
- 3 Buddhism: Metta 62
- 4 Zoroastrianism: Good Conscience 81
- 5 Ancient Times and Religious Revolutions 94
- 6 Christianity: Blessed Are the Peacemakers 106
- 7 Islam: Salaam 128
- 8 First Nations of North America 151
- 9 The Sikhs 168
- 10 Bahá'ís: Unity 177
- 11 Revived Paganism 187
- 12 Tenrikyo: Joyous Life 194
- 13 Ethical Atheism and Humanism 206
- Part II Religion in Nonviolence Traditions 215
- 14 Sins: Religious Critiques of Societal Injustices 217
- 15 Virtues: Religious Character-Building for Nonviolent Discipline 232
- 16 Conflict Transformation 246
- 17 Campaigns and Active Confrontations 255
- 18 Coping and Healing 272
- 19 Building a Nonviolent Society 282.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-306) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781440835384
- 1440835381
- 9781440835391
- 144083539X
- OCLC:
- 898167439
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