Where was God on September 11?: Seeds of Faith and HopeDonald B. Kraybill, Linda Gehman Peachey This collection of essays, articles, sermons, and letters reflect the wisdom of more than 70 Christian leaders and thinkers as they struggle with profound questions of faith and seek to be people of peace in a world of terror. The writers call for hope and practical peacemaking, exploring biblical themes of forgiveness, enemy love, and nonviolence as alternatives to revenge and militant justice in reacting to terrorism. |
Contents
Faith in the Face of Terror | 10 |
Jesus and the Way of Peace | 35 |
Revenge Justice or Forgiveness? | 65 |
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