Against Torture: An Evangelical Perspective

This essay offers a Christian moral analysis of torture. After defining torture and considering the international and domestic moral and legal strictures against torture, the essay moves on to offer six moral reasons why torture should be forbidden. The essay concludes with a call especially to evan...

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Autore principale: Gushee, David P. 1962- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Sage Publ. 2006
In: Theology today
Anno: 2006, Volume: 63, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 349-364
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Riepilogo:This essay offers a Christian moral analysis of torture. After defining torture and considering the international and domestic moral and legal strictures against torture, the essay moves on to offer six moral reasons why torture should be forbidden. The essay concludes with a call especially to evangelical Christians in the United States to demand that their government cease and desist from any form of torture.
ISSN:2044-2556
Comprende:Enthalten in: Theology today
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/004057360606300307