The root of war is fear : Thomas Merton's advice to peacemakers / Jim Forest.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Forest, Jim (James H.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968.

Merton, Thomas.

Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968--Correspondence.

Forest, Jim (James H.)--Correspondence.

Forest, Jim.

Forest, Jim (James H.).

Peace--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Peace.

Nonviolence--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Nonviolence.

Letters.

Genre:

Records and correspondence.

Physical Description:

xiv, 223 pages ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Maryknoll : Orbis Books, 2016.

Summary:

Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk who died in 1968, is one of the most influential religious is figures of modern times. Yet many readers remain unaware of his deep pre occupation with the theme of peace-a subject that runs throughout his life, from his early stance as a conscientious objector to his prophetic writings on nuclear war and nonviolence. Drawing in large part on the author's own letters from Merton, this book offers spiritual encouragement and guidance for all those engaged in ridding the world of war and violence. Book jacket.

Contents:

Jonas in the Belly of a Paradox 1

A Book in a Bus Terminal 19

Meeting Merton 37

Merton's Collision with Censors 49

Peace in the Post-Christian Era 60

Cold War Letters 73

Pacam in torris 88

Building a Catholic Peace Movement 97

Founding the Catholic Peace Fellowship 106

The Spiritual Roots Protest 112

Burning Draft Cards, Burning Bodies 123

A Quiet Voice at the Vatican Council 140

Saying No to War, Loving Our Enemies 152

Face to Face with Vietnam 158

Blessed Are the Meek 171

Joy and Grief 176

Letter to a Young Activist 190

A Square in a Patchwork Quilt 201

The Root of Sin Is Fear 210.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Forest, Jim (James H.), author. Root of war is fear

ISBN:

9781626981973

1626981973

OCLC:

945729994