Lines in the Sand: Justice and the Gulf War

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Westminster John Knox Press, 1. jan. 1992 - 187 sider

Based on the debates of bishops, church councils, and scholars who reflected on policy alternatives and invoked theological and ethical perspectives on the Gulf crisis, Lines in the Sand focuses on moral issues surrounding the Persian Gulf War. Alan Geyer and Barbara Green present a penetrating case study of foreign policy, military policy, moral argument, and religious discourse, while arguing that the "just war" tradition offers only partial aid for Christian reflection in matters of war and peace.

 

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Foreword by Kermit D Johnson
9
Preface
13
Ethics and Desert Storm
17
Just Cause? The Roots of Conflict
27
Just Cause? Questions of Complicity
43
Just Intent? War Aims in the Gulf
63
Last Resort? The Miles of Peace
87
Legitimate Authority? War Powers in Desert Storm
112
Prospect of Success? Expectations of Victory
127
Discrimination?
136
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Lines in the Sand: Justice and the Gulf War
Alan Geyer,Barbara G. Green
Utdragsvisning - 1992

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Alan Geyer is Professor Emeritus of Political Ethics and Ecumenics at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Barbara G. Green is Executive Director of the Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy in Washington, D.C. as well as a Senior Advisor for Faithful Security. She served as Associate for Peacemaking Issues for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in its Washington office for fifteen years.

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TittelLines in the Sand: Justice and the Gulf War
ForfattereAlan F. Geyer, Barbara Graham Green
Utgaveillustrert
UtgiverWestminster John Knox Press, 1992
ISBN0664253016, 9780664253011
Lengde187 sider
  
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