How are American identity and America's presence in the world shaped by war; and what does God have to do with it? Esteemed theologian Stanley Hauerwas helps readers reflect theologically on war; church; justice; and nonviolence in this compelling volume; exploring issues such as how America depends on war for its identity; how war affects the soul of a nation; the sacrifices that war entails; and why war is considered "necessary;" especially in America. He also examines the views of nonviolence held by Martin Luther King Jr. and C. S. Lewis; how Jesus constitutes the justice of God; and the relationship between congregational ministry and Christian formation in America.
#30153 in Books Peter Marshall 2009-03-01 2009-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.16 x 6.00l; 1.50 #File Name: 0800732715512 pagesThe Light and the Glory 1492 1793
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good book about the beginning of America and how God ...By BradyVery good book about the beginning of America and how God pulled strings to bring this great country together. Its; encouraging; its enlightening. Read it and fall in love with America all over again!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Favorite By Renown American Author: The Real His-story of Our USABy Lady LiberTEAIlluminating correction by famed American author Peter Marshall thrillingly correcting current US history revisionism; with breathtaking aerial of God's point of view providence; enabling greater appreciation of Spanish; French; English missionaries/visionaries God's support of our founding father's revolutionaries who gave all to create our Bible-based beacon of freedom new nation unlike any other in man's short history. See the version for youth too.To quote the 2nd verse of the Star Spangled Banner: " thus be it ever where free men shall stand between our loved homes wars' desolations. Blessed w/ victory peace; may this Heaven's rescued land bless the Power that has made preserved US our nation. Conquer we must when our cause is so just; thus be our motto: "In God Is Our Trust. Oh say does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave o'er the land of the free the home of the brave?"0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. so I'm glad these guys researched and documented itBy Ken NationWell researched and annotated! Very eye-opening account of our country's beginnings; and interesting background information about the people involved. We didn't hear this stuff in school; so I'm glad these guys researched and documented it. Now; if the education system in this country would just adopt this book and teach U.S. history using it to supplement their textbooks; that would be great.
