Religion and the War by Yale University. Divinity School

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Author Yale University. Divinity School
Editor Sneath, E. Hershey (Elias Hershey), 1857-1935
LoC No. 19000582
Title Religion and the War
Contents Moral and spiritual forces in the war, by C. R. Brown -- God and history, by D. C. Macintosh -- The Christian hope in times of war, by F. C. Porter -- Non-resistance: Christian or pagan? By B. W. Bacon -- The ministry and the war, by H. H. Tweedy -- The effect of the war upon religious education, by L. A. Weigle -- Foreign missions and the war, today and tomorrow, by H. P. Beach -- The war and social work, by W. B. Bailey -- The war and church unity, by W. Walker -- The religious basis of world re-organization, by E. H. Sneath.
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Summary "Religion and the War" by members of the Faculty of the School of Religion, Yale University, is a collective work produced around the late 19th century to early 20th century, specifically focused on the moral and spiritual implications of war during World War I. This book presents a series of essays edited by E. Hershey Sneath, aiming to explore the intersection of religion, ethics, and the war. The authors discuss the challenging questions regarding the role of Christianity in addressing the chaotic socio-political landscape of the time, with an eye toward moral righteousness and social justice. The opening of "Religion and the War" lays the groundwork for understanding the complex relationship between religious faith and wartime ethics. It critiques the perceived apathy of spiritual leaders during a time of global crisis, questioning why more was not done by religious institutions to prevent the war. The text examines various moral and philosophical frameworks, asserting that spirituality must contend with the harsh realities of conflict and human nature. Through its compelling rhetoric, the introduction sets up a discourse on the role of faith in the pursuit of justice and the urgent need for a worldwide moral awakening in the face of warfare, ultimately exploring the hope that religion can provide in dark times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Religious aspects
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EBook-No. 36757
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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