Haunts of Violence in the Church

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Infinity Publishing, 2005 - Religion - 312 pages
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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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
Copyright

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TitleHaunts of Violence in the Church
AuthorHoward Goeringer
PublisherInfinity Publishing, 2005
ISBN0741424940, 9780741424945
Length312 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Religion / Christian Church / History
Religion / Christianity / General
Religion / Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict
  
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