Breaking Silence: Pastoral Approaches for Creating an Ethos of Peace

Rev. Chad R. Abbott and Rev. Everett Mitchell have compiled a timely collection of essays calling on the church to create an ethos of peace in the midst of a world bent on war. In the wake of the war in Iraq, local religious congregations have remained virtually silent. What is more, local congregations have found themselves lacking resources and materials to guide them through the complex interconnected realities of politics, faith, and war. In this vivid and engaging book, clergy, scholars, peace activists, and lay people provide much-needed resources and a study guide for pastors and local congregations. Topics include preaching and scripture, prayer, peace activism, "just war," and refugees. The authors argue that we can create a new world, one that embraces an ethos of peace, not war.