Religions and Nonviolence: The Rise of Effective Advocacy for Peace
Ebook
Covering the nonviolence traditions in all the major religions as well as the contributions of religious traditions to major nonviolent practices, this book addresses theories of nonviolence, considers each religion individually, and highlights what discrete religious perspectives have in common.
Covering all the major-and some of the larger minor-religions of the world, Religions and Nonviolence: The Rise of Effective Advocacy for Peace examines the rich history of how human thinking on nonviolence has developed and what each religion offers to the theory and practice of nonviolence, providing a counterpoint to the perspective that religion has largely inspired violence and intolerance. It also traces the contributions of religious traditions to secular nonviolent practices, recognizes and explains why religion has historically inspired violence, and provides additional resources for investigating the crossroads of religion and advocacy of nonviolence and peace.
The author addresses the nonviolence traditions in religions such as Bahai, Buddhism, Christianity, Ethical Atheism, the First Nations of North America, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Tenrikyo, and Revitalized Paganism. Ancient religions with important contributions to nonviolence-Zoroastrianism, Taoism, and Jainism-receive attention, as do Mo Tse and other Chinese philosophers as well as Pythagoras and other classical Greek thinkers. Students of religion, history of religion, sociology, or psychology will find this book key to achieving a balanced and therefore more accurate understanding of both religion and history. General readers will gain insights into the commonalities among different religions as well as each major religion's historical and current stances on issues of violence, such as human or animal sacrifice, slavery, war, and the death penalty.
Covering the nonviolence traditions in all the major religions as well as the contributions of religious traditions to major nonviolent practices, this book addresses theories of nonviolence, considers each religion individually, and highlights what discrete religious perspectives have in common.
Explores all major world religions in the context of nonviolence in great detail
Serves as academic material to supplement a lesson plan or as general interest reading for nonacademic audiences
Highlights the history of each religion and its standing today
Addresses the subject from the perspective of an author with a background in peace and conflict studies, psychology, and sociology
Introduction
Part I: Nonviolence in Religious Traditions
1 Judaism: Shalom
2 Hinduism: Ahimsa
3 Buddhism: Metta
4 Zoroastrianism: Good Conscience
5 Ancient Times and Religious Revolutions
6 Christianity: Blessed Are the Peacemakers
7 Islam: Salaam
8 First Nations of North America
9 The Sikhs
10 Bahá'ís: Unity
11 Revived Paganism
12 Tenrikyo: Joyous Life
13 Ethical Atheism and Humanism
Part II: Religion in Nonviolence Traditions
14 Sins: Religious Critiques of Societal Injustices
15 Virtues: Religious Character-Building for Nonviolent Discipline
16 Conflict Transformation
17 Campaigns and Active Confrontations
18 Coping and Healing
19 Building a Nonviolent Society
References
Subject Index
Scripture Index
- Title: Religions and Nonviolence: The Rise of Effective Advocacy for Peace
- Author: Rachel M. MacNair
- Publisher: Praeger
- Print Publication Date: 2015
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBN: 9798216138143
- Resource ID: LLS:9798216138143
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-04-15T15:21:59Z
Rachel M. MacNair, PhD, is director of the Institute for Integrated Social Analysis, research arm of the nonprofit organization Consistent Life.