Peace & Conflict Studies

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Rev. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy

"... a remarkable contribution... clergy and leity owe it to them-selves to the church to God and to the world to take the time to ponder what is said here."

- Mairead Corrigan Maguire
Nobel Peace Price Recipient

Perhaps no sociological unit of people has slaughtered more of their fellow human beings over the last 1700 years than that group that identifies itself as Christian. More Christians were killed by the Roman Empire after it became Christian than before. What happened? Why? How was it justified, normalized and divinely endorsed? Does not the same reality continue to this hour throughout the world?

In the wake of September 11th and the subsequent "War on Terrorism" there is widespread fear and speculation around the world about what some are describing as an epic "Clash of Civilizations" between the Islamic World and the Christian West.

As the cause of religion continues to be invoked around the world as justification for terrorism and war, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Rev. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy reflects on the relationship of faith and religion to the justification of violence. In this compelling and provocative series, Rev. McCarthy explores the prospect for peace in the world as he examines the role of Christianity in human history and the implications of the teachings of Christ for the Church and the Christian community.