Christianity and Resistance in the 20th Century: from Kaj Munk and Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Desmond Tutu

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Abstract

How is the Christian supposed to act when his or her government misbehaves? Should one suffer and obey the authority, or should one render resistance; and if so, should it be passive or active; and if active, should it be violent or not?
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLeiden
PublisherBrill
Volume8
Number of pages290
ISBN (Print)9789004171268
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Government
  • Christianity
  • Resistance
  • Non-violence
  • Religious aspects
  • Church history

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