For A Culture Of Life: Transforming Globalization And Violence - Couverture souple

Raiser, Konrad

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 282541364X ISBN 13 : 9782825413647

Editeur : World Council of Churches (WCC Publications), 2002

Synopsis

Konrad Raiser proposes a transformation of those processes of globalisation which have brought into being a complex system of mutual interdependence as well as mutual suspicions that often end in violence. Beginning with an examination of the root causes and long-term implications of international cooperation and cross-cultural hostility, he argues for the creation of an 'ecumenical space' for dialogue and the building of community. Recognising that religious sentiments and affiliations underlie many contemporary conflicts, Raiser challenges any attempt to co-opt the teachings of 'peace, shalom and salaam' as justifications for violence. Noting the complexity of humanitarian intervention by military powers, he opposes the return to a 'logic of war' and calls for the strengthening of peaceful, political means of conflict resolution. Developing themes suggested in his earlier Risk book, To Be the Church, Raiser calls on the ecumenical movement and its partners to demonstrate through their witness, service and ministry of reconciliation a caring for life in an age of globalization

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Reverend Dr Konrad Raiser is general secretary of the World Council of Churches. At the time of writing this book, he was professor of ecumenical theology at the University of Bochum, Germany.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: World Council of Churches (WCC Publications)
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 282541364X
• ISBN 13: 9782825413647
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 173
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• Personne responsable: non disponible