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Between Eden and Armageddon: The Future of World Religions, Violence, and Peacemaking,Used
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Recent years have seen a meteoric rise in the power and importance of organized religion in many parts of the world. At the same time, there has been a significant increase in violence perpetrated in the name of religion. While much has been written on the relationship between violence and religious militancy, history shows that religious people have also played a critical role in peacemaking within numerous cultures. In the new century, will religion bring upon further catastrophes? Or will it provide human civilization with methods of care, healing, and the creation of peaceful and just societies?In this groundbreaking book, Marc Gopin integrates the study of religion with the study of conflict resolution. He argues that religion can play a critical role in constructing a global community of shared moral commitments and visiona community that can limit conflict to its nonviolent, constructive variety. If we examine religious myths and moral traditions, Gopin argues, we can understand why and when religious people come to violence, and why and when they become staunch peacemakers. He shows that it is the conservative expression of most religious traditions that presents the largest challenge in terms of peace and conflict. Gopin considers ways to construct traditional paradigms that are committed to peacemaking on a deep level and offers such a paradigm for the case of Judaism. Throughout, Gopin emphasizes that developing the potential of the world's religions for coping with conflict demands a conscious process on the part of peacemakers and theologians. His innovative and carefully argued study also offers a broad set of recommendations for policy planners both inside and outside of government.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Between Eden and Armageddon'? A: The main theme of 'Between Eden and Armageddon' explores the complex relationship between world religions, violence, and peacemaking, examining how organized religion can both incite conflict and foster peace.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Between Eden and Armageddon' is Marc Gopin, who integrates the study of religion with conflict resolution.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 20, 2000.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: This book is brand new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Comparative Religion.
- Q: Does the book provide solutions for conflict resolution? A: Yes, the book offers recommendations for policy planners on how to leverage the potential of world religions for conflict resolution and peacemaking.
- Q: Is there a specific religious focus in the book? A: While the book discusses various religions, it specifically offers a paradigm for the case of Judaism in the context of peacemaking.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about religious violence? A: The author examines why and when religious individuals resort to violence and when they become advocates for peace, highlighting the conservative expressions of religious traditions as a significant challenge.