Goeringer, Howard.

Haunts of violence in the church : a look at the answer that overcomes violence, a Biblical interpretation of peace and violence / Howard Goeringer. - West Conshohocken, Penn. : Infinity, 2005. - v, 312 p. ; 21 cm.

How and where peace is found -- When and how the church turned to violence -- The bogus "just war" theory of mainline churches -- Understanding violence in the Old Testament -- The misuse of the New Testament to justify war -- The peace church that continues to live in Christ -- Repent, believe the Gospel and be Jesus' peace church -- Rethinking schools for our children.

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.

0741424940 : $17.95


Pacifism--Religious aspects.
Nonviolence--Religious aspects.
Just war doctrine.
Peace.
War--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Violence--Religious aspects.