Eugene F. Roop

Many Christians have become increasingly sensitive to the destructiveness of war. They are recognizing war’s limited ability as a public policy instrument. They are acknowleding the social, economic, and spiritual consequences of preparing to wage war. These concerns have begun to revive the conscience of the church in new ways.This text contends that peacemaking is essential to Christian discipleship.

Sponsored by Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Central Committee, Friends General Conference, and the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Doug Gwyn of the Friends and John H. Yoder of the Mennonites in particular are very highly respected thinkers and authors in their respective faith traditions.