| Description |
xxii, 346 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
"A National Pastoral Life Center publication." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Foreword / Theodore M. Hesburgh -- Introduction / Philip J. Murnion -- Background of the pastoral letter on war and peace. Challenge of peace in the context of recent church teachings / David Hollenbach -- American Catholics and American society / David J. O'Brien -- Foreign policy context of the nuclear debate / Peter Steinfels -- Taking up the question : the role and tradition of the Church. Moral methodology of the bishops' pastoral / Charles E. Curran -- Role and language of the Church in relation to public policy / William E. Murnion -- From the pastoral constitution of Vatican II to The challenge of peace / J. Bran Hehir -- Peace and the Kingdom of God. New Testament reflections on peace and nuclear arms / Sandra M. Schneiders -- Kingdom, history, and Church / Joseph A. Komonchak -- Pacifism and just war. Pacifism and the just war / Gordon C. Zahn -- Pacifism and just war : either or neither / James Finn -- Nuclear war and deterrence. Doctrine of deterrence / Bruce M. Russett -- Nuclear deterrence and the problem of intention : a review of the positions / Richard A. McCormick -- World order. America's unstable Soviet policy / George F. Kennan -- Arms race and the economic order / Lester C. Thurow -- Church : conscience, prayer, and penance. Disarmament of the heart / John C. Haughey -- Pastoral possibilities : conscience formation, education, and conflict resolution / Harry A. Fagan -- Challenge of peace : God's promise and our response : a pastoral letter on war and peace. |
| Subject |
Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Challenge of peace.
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Catholic Church -- Doctrines.
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Peace -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.
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Nuclear warfare -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.
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| Added Author |
Murnion, Philip J.
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Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Challenge of peace.
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| ISBN |
0824506006 paperback $10.95 |
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9780824506001 paperback |
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0824505999 hardcover $17.50 |
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9780824505998 hardcover |
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