War and Conscience in America (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Edward Le Roy Long

 
9781330891247: War and Conscience in America (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

How should faith guide a nation at war? This book argues that moral questions about war have become central to American life, challenging readers to weigh conscience, policy, and justice. It traces how religious thinking—from early Christian just-war ideas to modern pacifist movements—shapes and rethinks participation in armed conflict.


Through thoughtful analysis and historical context, the work examines how public debate has moved from policy alone to questions of personal conscience. It highlights the tension between protecting nations from aggression and honoring human rights, urging readers to consider how belief and civic duty intersect in times of war.



  • Different religious responses to war, including reasoning for and against participation

  • The contrast between vocational pacifism and activistic pacifism

  • How modern warfare challenges traditional moral frameworks

  • Historical voices from church leaders and social reformers shaping the conscience of a nation


Ideal for readers of history, religion, and ethics who want a clear, grounded view of how conscience and policy interact in wartime.

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9780265508909: War and Conscience in America (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0265508908 ISBN 13 :  9780265508909
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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