Religions and nonviolence : the rise of effective advocacy for peace /: the rise of effective advocacy for peace. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Rachel M. MacNair.
• Other Names: MacNair, Rachel
• Contents: IntroductionPart I: Nonviolence in Religious Traditions1 Judaism: Shalom2 Hinduism: Ahimsa3 Buddhism: Metta4 Zoroastrianism: Good Conscience5 Ancient Times and Religious Revolutions6 Christianity: Blessed Are the Peacemakers7 Islam: Salaam8 First Nations of North America9 The Sikhs10 Bahá'ís: Unity11 Revived Paganism12 Tenrikyo: Joyous Life13 Ethical Atheism and HumanismPart II: Religion in Nonviolence Traditions14 Sins: Religious Critiques of Societal Injustices15 Virtues: Religious Character-Building for Nonviolent Discipline16 Conflict Transformation17 Campaigns and Active Confrontations18 Coping and Healing19 Building a Nonviolent SocietyReferencesSubject IndexScripture Index.
• Publisher Details: New York : Praeger
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (328 pages)
• Subjects: 205.697; Religion -- Comparative Religion; Nonviolence -- Religious aspects; Peace -- Religious aspects; Religions; Religion -- Ethics; Comparative religion
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216138143
• Related ISBNs: 9781440835384
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