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Military chaplaincy in contention: chaplains, churches and the morality of conflict

Todd, Andrew, ed. 2013. Military chaplaincy in contention: chaplains, churches and the morality of conflict. Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology, Farnham: Ashgate.

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Abstract

Chaplaincy highlights the need for faith and society to re-engage with vital moral questions. Military chaplains continue to operate within the dynamic tension between faith communities, the armed services and society, offering a distinct moral presence and contribution. Drawing the reader into the world of the military chaplain, this book explores insights into the complex moral issues that arise in combat (especially in Afghanistan), and in everyday military life, These include the increasing significance of the Law of Armed Conflict and the moral significance of drones. Through the unique chaplain’s eye view of the significance of their experience for understanding the ethics of war, this book offers clearer understanding of chaplaincy in the context of the changing nature of international conflict (shaped around insurgency and non-state forces) and explores the response of faith communities to the role of the armed services. It makes the case for relocating understandings of just war within a theological framework and for a clear understanding of the relationship between the mission of chaplaincy and that of the military.

Item Type: Book
Book Type: Edited Book
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: History, Archaeology and Religion
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology
J Political Science > JZ International relations
U Military Science > U Military Science (General)
Publisher: Ashgate
ISBN: 9781409431589
Funders: British Academy (small grant)
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Last Modified: 20 Jul 2017 03:16
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/47022

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