Protecting people -- and losing just peace?
Book Description
This thought-provoking exploration examines one of the most challenging questions facing contemporary Christian ethics: how to balance the moral imperative to protect vulnerable populations with the spiritual calling toward peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Drawing from international ecumenical discussions, this work investigates the complex relationship between two significant concepts in modern peace studies. The author delves into how the global responsibility to protect doctrine intersects with emerging paradigms of just peace, creating both opportunities and tensions for those seeking to live out Christian values in an interconnected world.
Readers will encounter rigorous examination of prevention strategies and their practical implementation when communities face genuine threats. The book addresses whether it remains possible to develop ethical frameworks that honor both the protection of human life and the deeper spiritual principles of peaceful coexistence.
Of particular interest to those wrestling with moral complexity, the work considers whether military intervention can ever align with Christian peace ethics, even as a final option when all other approaches have failed. This question challenges readers to think deeply about the intersection of faith, ethics, and real-world responsibility.
Spanning 225 pages of careful analysis, this volume offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand how spiritual principles can guide difficult decisions about intervention, protection, and the pursuit of genuine peace in our troubled world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 225 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christliche Ethik
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Friedensethik
- ✓ Explore Just war doctrine
- ✓ Explore Responsibility to Protect
- ✓ Cultivate inner peace
- ✓ Explore Moral and ethical aspects
