Title: The root of war is fear : Thomas Merton's advice to peacemakers /
Authors: Forest, Jim
Year: 2016
Subjects: Merton, Thomas,; Merton, Thomas, Correspondence.; Forest, Jim Correspondence.; Forest, Jim; Merton, Thomas,; Peace Religious aspects Christianity; Nonviolence Religious aspects Christianity; Letters; Nonviolence Religious aspects Christianity.; Peace Religious aspects Christianity
Abstract: Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk who died in 1968, is one of the most influential religious figures of modern times. Yet many readers remain unaware of his deep preoccupation with the theme of peace from his early stance as a conscientious objector to his prophetic writings on nuclear war and nonviolence. Drawing in large part on the letters Jim Forest received from Merton, this book offers spiritual encouragement and guidance for those engaged in efforts today to rid the world of war and violence.
Contents: Jonas in the belly of a paradox -- A book in a bus terminal -- Meeting Merton -- Merton’s collision with censors -- Peace in the Post-Christian era -- Cold war letters -- Pacen in terris -- Building a catholic peace movement -- Founding the Catholic Peace Fellowship -- The spiritual roots of protest -- Burning draft cards, burning bodies -- A quiet voice at the Vatican Council -- Saying no to war, loving our enemies -- Face to face with Vietnam -- Blessed are the meek -- Joy and grief -- Letter to a young activist -- A square in a patchwork quilt -- The root of sin is fear