Just revolution
a Christian ethic of political resistance and social …
Anna Floerke Scheid
171 pages | ~5 hrs
Just revolution
a Christian ethic of political resistance and social transformation
By Anna Floerke Scheid
In a world where oppression and injustice persist, how can people of faith respond ethically to systems that deny human dignity? Anna Floerke Scheid tackles this profound moral question in Just Revolution, offering a groundbreaking framework for understanding when and how resistance to tyrannical governments can align with Christian principles.
Addressing a significant gap in theological scholarship, Scheid develops a comprehensive ethic that guides oppressed communities seeking liberation from dictatorial rule. Her approach recognizes people as active agents in their own transformation rather than passive victims, emphasizing their capacity to pursue justice while minimizing harm.
The book presents a carefully structured model that begins with nonviolent peacemaking efforts, acknowledges circumstances where limited armed resistance may become necessary under strict moral criteria, and extends through post-conflict reconciliation processes. Drawing extensively from South Africa's anti-apartheid movement as a primary example, Scheid demonstrates how these principles operate in real-world contexts.
This work speaks to anyone grappling with questions of moral responsibility in the face of systemic oppression. Whether you are a student of ethics, a person of faith seeking guidance on social justice issues, or someone interested in the intersection of spirituality and political action, Just Revolution provides thoughtful tools for navigating these complex moral territories while remaining grounded in Christian theological tradition.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Revolutions, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Government, resistance to
- ✓ Explore Christianity and politics
- ✓ Explore Apartheid
- ✓ Explore South africa, politics and government
- ✓ Explore Resistance to Government
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Cultivate inner peace
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Details
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Lexington Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780739190944
- ISBN-10
- 0739190946
- Pages
- 171
- Language
- EN
