"A absorbing book, one which will inspire and guide people of any faith and of none" --Cover. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Introduction -- Practicing peace with ourselves through loving ourselves -- Spiritual renewal -- Prayer and worship -- Leadings and discernment -- Faith -- Practicing peace in our everyday lives with love -- Parenting and mentoring -- Community -- Money and resources -- Plain living and simplicity -- The earth -- Beauty, joy, and gratitude -- Practicing peace through difficult times of suffering -- Grief and despair -- Healing -- Practicing peace with others through equality in race, religion, and gender -- Conflict -- Forgiveness -- Trust -- Practicing peace in the face of evil -- Fear -- Vengeance -- Nationalism -- War -- Practicing peace in the world through visioning -- Loving enemies -- Nonviolent action -- Pacifism and conscientious objection -- Accepting the costs of witnessing -- Patience and endurance -- Hope.
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