Brendan Joseph O'Dea

A Call to Peace: A Guide to Christian Pacifism and Peacemaking Brendan Joseph O'Dea

This book looks at the role of pacifism, non-violence and peacemaking within Christianity since its foundation including: The history and development of Christian pacifism and peacemaking The importance of interfaith dialogue in improving relations with other religions Different methods used to promote justice, peace and non-violence Profiles of individual Christian peacemakers including Francis of Assisi, George Fox and Leo Tolstoy, right up to Nobel Peace Prize winners Martin Luther King and Desmond Tutu Profiles of Christian groups that have promoted peace and justice including Quakers, Mennonites, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Christian CND, Pax Christi, the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, including website details where relevant. It emphasises the need for churches to present a peaceful face to the world at all times. It should be highly relevant to peace groups, church groups concerned with peace issues and interested members of the public.