How and where peace is found -- When and how the church turned to violence -- The bogus "just war" theory of mainline churches -- Understanding violence in the Old Testament -- The misuse of the New Testament to justify war -- The peace church that continues to live in Christ -- Repent, believe the Gospel and be Jesus' peace church -- Rethinking schools for our children.
Summary:
A critique of the "just war" doctrine first espoused by Saint Augustine and a recounting of the history of violence in the Christian Church. The author argues that war and violence are both perversions of the true teachings of Jesus Christ.
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