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This text is the product of dialogue between a group of leading
British Muslim and Christian scholars concerned about the alleged
danger to the West of Islamic fundamentalism. It analyzes the
ethical and legal principles, rooted in both traditions, underlying
any use of armed force in the modern world. After chapters on the
history, theology and laws of war as seen from both sides, the book
applies its conclusions to firstly, the 1990-91 Gulf War and
secondly, the Bosnian conflict. It concludes that Huntington's
"Clash of Civilizations" thesis is a myth.
11 September 2001 in New York; 11 March 2004 in Madrid; 7 July 2005
in London: these dates remind us that suicide bombings, or
'martyrdom operations', have become the common coin of
international politics in the West. What exactly is meant by
'martyrdom' today, whether in Islam or Christianity? This book
tries to give an answer. Muslim and Christian scholars come
together to find a common understanding, based on the scriptures
and traditions of each faith, of martyrdom in today's violent
world. Part One presents the historical background and contemporary
relevance of each tradition. Part Two asks whether martyrs from one
tradition could be recognized as such by the other, as well as
discussing the practice of 'venerating' martyrs and examining two
dramas of martyrdom by twentieth century writers. Part Three
includes a study of martyrdom in Shia Islam and some short studies
of past and present suicidal operations. Three appendices reproduce
some classic discussions of martyrdom frequently referred to in the
book, plus a plea for non-violent options within the Muslim
tradition.
This book is the product of dialogue between a group of leading
British Muslim and Christian scholars concerned about the alleged
danger to the 'West' of Islamic 'fundamentalism'. It analyses the
ethical and legal principles, rooted in both traditions, underlying
any use of armed force in the modern world. After chapters on the
history, theology and laws of war as seen from both sides, the book
applies its conclusions to (a) the 1990-91 Gulf War and (b) the
Bosnian Conflict. It concludes that Huntington's 'Clash of
Civilisations' thesis is a dangerous myth.
Story-telling, since its earliest beginnings, has drawn its power
not simply from the intrinsic fascination of a skilful narrative
but from the fact that human beings are compelled to make
'fictions' if they are to explain and come to terms with the world
they experience. This holds true, as Mr Wicker shows in the course
of a profound and wide-ranging enquiry, for the complex and often
sophisticated novels and anti-novels of our own day just as much as
for such traditional forms as myth and fairy-tale. The world
remains 'story-shaped'.
Following the 9/11 attacks by Al-Qa'ida, President Bush declared
war on terror. In the succeeding years, Western Governments have
struggled to find the right way to respond to the new and deadly
threat posed by terrorism. With the election of President Obama the
rhetoric has softened and policies have been adjusted but the
underlying problems and challenges remain the same. Meanwhile, the
war on terrorism in Afghanistan has been intensified. Drawing on
just war teaching as developed within both Christian and Muslim
traditions, this book examines whether, and how, liberal
democracies can combat the new global terrorism both effectively
and justly. The authors, including distinguished academics from
both sides of the Atlantic, Christian and Muslim theologians,
former senior civil servants and a General, deploy a wide range of
experience and expertise to address one of the most difficult and
pressing ethical challenges to contemporary society.
Following the 9/11 attacks by Al-Qa'ida, President Bush declared
war on terror. In the succeeding years, Western Governments have
struggled to find the right way to respond to the new and deadly
threat posed by terrorism. With the election of President Obama the
rhetoric has softened and policies have been adjusted but the
underlying problems and challenges remain the same. Meanwhile, the
war on terrorism in Afghanistan has been intensified. Drawing on
just war teaching as developed within both Christian and Muslim
traditions, this book examines whether, and how, liberal
democracies can combat the new global terrorism both effectively
and justly. The authors, including distinguished academics from
both sides of the Atlantic, Christian and Muslim theologians,
former senior civil servants and a General, deploy a wide range of
experience and expertise to address one of the most difficult and
pressing ethical challenges to contemporary society.
11 September 2001 in New York; 11 March 2004 in Madrid; 7 July 2005
in London: these dates remind us that suicide bombings, or
'martyrdom operations' have become the common coin of international
politics in the West. But what exactly is meant by 'martyrdom'
today, whether in Islam or Christianity? This book tries to give an
answer. Muslim and Christian scholars come together to find a
common understanding, based on the scriptures and traditions of
each faith, of martyrdom in today's violent world. Part One
presents the historical background and contemporary relevance of
each tradition. Part Two asks whether martyrs from one tradition
could be recognised as such by the other, as well as discussing the
practice of 'venerating' martyrs and examining two dramas of
martyrdom by twentieth century writers. Part Three includes a study
of martyrdom in Shia Islam and some short studies of past and
present suicidal operations. Three appendices reproduce some
classic discussions of martyrdom frequently referred to in the
book, plus a plea for non-violent options within the Muslim
tradition.
This book is the product of dialogue between a group of leading
British Muslim and Christian scholars concerned about the alleged
danger to the 'West' of Islamic 'fundamentalism'. It analyses the
ethical and legal principles, rooted in both traditions, underlying
any use of armed force in the modern world. After chapters on the
history, theology and laws of war as seen from both sides, the book
applies its conclusions to (a) the 1990-91 Gulf War and (b) the
Bosnian Conflict. It concludes that Huntington's 'Clash of
Civilisations' thesis is a dangerous myth.
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