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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent Introduction into Global Issues & Christian Ethics,
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This review is from: Justice and Peace: A Christian Primer (Paperback)
J. Milburn Thompson's book Justice and Peace is an excellent introduction into current global issues and Christian ethics. It is up to date, very readable and great for anyone who is looking to gain a better understanding of issues like poverty, human rights, the enviroment, weapons & disarmament, the post cold war world and the Christian response. It could easily be used for underclassmen in college or as a book for seniors in high school.
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It's the bullseye book I've been looking for,
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This review is from: Justice and Peace: A Christian Primer (Paperback)
Uncompromising, fearless, and accurate--this is the one I've waited for. Finally, a Christian who boldly tackles issues like sweatshops, the World Bank and IMF, militarization and its effects on poverty, America's role in arms sales to the Third World, the environment, and world peace. The facts, figures, and graphs are there for anyone who wants them, but it's not a dull government-style book. It's rebellious and astounding, and makes you feel like taking action. It's also loaded with relevant scripture examinations and lists of resources (organizations, books, nonprofit agencies) who attend to the issues Thompson raises. Enough with silly sunday School classes about stories and opinions; THIS should be the textbook of sunday School classes of the truly justice-minded churches of America.
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A great Introduction,
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This review is from: Justice and Peace: A Christian Primer (Paperback)
This book by Prof. Thompson fills a gap in Catholic teaching on peace and justice. I would hope that this book gets wide circulation among clergy, especially deacons in the Catholic Church. This book gives a very good historical overview of the wide range of issues that Christian peacemakers face in the world. As good as this book is as an introduction, I think an exploration of the fundamental principles of Catholic Social teaching would round off the presentation. Also, there is a need to discuss practical application of Catholic teaching such as Princpled Nonviolence and grassroots praxis. The range and depth of the book is a welcome addition to a growing attempt by Catholic theologians and ethicists to apply the Gospel to the "signs of the times". Kudos for a job well done ! One will eagerly await the second volume of Christian praxis.
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Peace is both a gift of God and a human work. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Cold War, Soviet Union, United Nations, Middle East, Two-Thirds World, World War, Latin America, North Korea, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Eastern Europe, Great Britain, South Korea, New York, Pope John Paul, Saddam Hussein, Third World, President Bush, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Western Europe, Persian Gulf War, Central America, First World New!
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Peace is both a gift of God and a human work. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Cold War, Soviet Union, United Nations, Middle East, Two-Thirds World, World War, Latin America, North Korea, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Eastern Europe, Great Britain, South Korea, New York, Pope John Paul, Saddam Hussein, Third World, President Bush, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Western Europe, Persian Gulf War, Central America, First World New!
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- World Security: Challenges for a New Century by Michael Klare on 17 pages
- Catholic Social Thought: The Documentary Heritage by David J. O'Brien on 9 pages
- Preparing for the Twenty-First Century by Paul Kennedy on 7 pages
- State of the World 1986: A Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress Toward a Sustainable Society by Lester R. Brown on 7 pages
- Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris): Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John XXIII Addressed to All Mankind by Pope John XXIII on 5 pages
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- A Banqueter's Guide to the All-Night Soup Kitchen of the Kingdom of God by Patrick T. McCormick on page 60, and page 70
- Facing Ethical Issues: Dimensions of Character, Choices & Community by Patrick T. McCormick in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Dictionary of Third World Theologies by Virginia Fabella on page 102
- From the Heart of the Church: The Catholic Social Tradition by Judith A. Merkle on page 201
- Praying the Rosary by Megan McKenna on page 114
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