These chapters are rooted in a World Council of Churches conference of Historic Peace Churches in Asia that took place in Solo; Indonesia. There; as part of the WCC's Decade to Overcome Violence; Asian Christians engaged interfaith diversity; violence; and radical pluralism in Asia. Konrad Raiser; World Council of Churches General Secretary; 1992-2003; observes in the Foreword that "This volume is another example of the very creative contribution that the Historic Peace Churches are continuing to make to the ecumenical search for reconciliation and peace. For teachers and students engaged in developing a new approach to an ecumenical ethics of peace and for those committed to overcoming violence in their local context; the book provides valuable insights and welcome encouragement." Ruthann Knechel Johansen; President; Bethany Theological Seminary; says that "Courageous and imaginative contributors from Indonesia; India; Japan; Korea; the Philippines; and Australia prophetically and poetically call people of all religious faiths to listen to voices from the margins of the world's societies; to embrace with wonder and gratitude the rich diversity of human cultures and religious pluralism; and to work tirelessly and joyfully for God's shalom; salam; and peace with justice throughout the earth." Fernando Enns; VU University Amsterdam; Chair for Theology and Ethics; Faculty of Theology; points out that "Historic Peace Churches--Mennonites; Church of the Brethren; and Society of Friends--have kept alive the witness for peace with justice within the global ecumenical familiy of churches; not only during the past Decade to Overcome Violence. This volume presents another strong contribution to the ongoing search for a credible and faithful Christian presence in the midst of religious pluralism; in face of religious radicalism and the violence of poverty."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Ice Cheat exposed!By AJ GrantAn extraordinary true story about the last great polar race and the scandal that unfolded years later when the 'winner' was accused of fabricating his expedition.Whereas the competition to reach the North Pole in 1926 has been well documented (it didn't end well for Roald Amunsen); the battle for supremacy at the South Pole two years later; was much more intriguing. Two men; Byrd and Wilkins; decided to start their search for glory from opposite sides of Antarctica. Byrd declared himself the winner and went down in history. It was only after his death; that doubts started to emerge. Wilkins meanwhile met a far worst fate - having all his records and charts locked away by his wife; thereby possibly denying him his rightful place in the polar history books.This is a rip-roaring; old fashioned adventure story; told with a panache that fits well with the larger than life heroes of the time. Reading it; it's hard to understand why Hollywood hasn't fashioned a blockbuster out of the breathtaking bravery; stupidity and arrogance which defined the protagonists. Thoroughly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ruben AgreloGreat book regarding polar explorations .Amundsen Wilkins and Byrd0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Men with an obsessionBy readerFor anyone who has ever been involved in flying aeroplanes or organised expeditions; this book is a gripping. But it’s also a fascinating read because the author follows the lives of the protagonists and lives through their tribulations with them. He does this very well; and it gives a great understanding of the sort of people they were; and the problems they had.The main players such as Wilkins; Byrd and Amundsen – giants of men in their different ways – were obsessives; and through his research and storytelling ability; Maynard paints their characters. The wealth of detail about the players and how the expeditions were organised is impressive ; and he has clearly spent years researching his subjects and their often crackpot expeditions. And we should remember that these were the days before Film Stars; Football Stars and TV Clebs; and these men were the heroes of the day.Actually; there is such a lot of detail; that at times one feels rather overcome by it all; but the story would always pick up again soon; and one is carried away again by the derring-do of the exploits and the drama of endless set-backs. (And as is usual in the world of expeditions; our heroes spent most of their time having set-backs!)The action is particularly well described – and for those of you who haven’t been involved in small plane flying in odd areas of the world; I can tell you that the action is every bit as thrilling/haphazard/scary/dangerous/ as Maynard paints it.One of the most interesting aspects of the book for me is the light that it shines on how difficult it has always been to raise the money for expeditions; even a hundred years ago when discovery was all the rage.It was sad to see that most of the heroes ended their days heavily in debt; but the essence of the book is that these men were the sort who were obsessed with an idea and determined to see it through; no matter what the cost to themselves or those around them.Highly recommended for anyone interested in the subject.
