Haunts of Violence in the ChurchA 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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Contents
Chapter 2 | 41 |
Chapter 3 | 59 |
The Bogus IJust War Theology Of Mainline Churches | 97 |
Chapter 5 | 125 |
Chapter 6 | 157 |
Chapter 7 | 221 |
Chapter 8 | 259 |
About the Author | 277 |
Endnotes | 299 |
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