Holy War, Holy Peace: How Religion Can Bring Peace to the Middle East

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Summary: A New & Bold, Yet Sacred Path for Abraham's Children
Review: Marc Gopin's Holy War, Holy Peace is a wise book that offers new hope for peacemakers, both at the political level, and for the general population. Gopin's theory is that religion can and should be used to create bridges, not walls, between Abraham's children, Jews, Christians and Muslims. He passionately, boldly and perceptively analyzes the importance of religion and culture on the peace process. One of his powerful new ideas is "remythification." "We relate to each other mythically," he states. Our myths are born of culture, religion, politics, history, and current events. In order to create bridges, we must be prepared to challenge some myths and honour others. His detailed "Practical Applications" is bold and sensitive, and above all, wise, making it a great and useful book for all who seek peace.
Read the stunningly beautiful dedication (to his daughter.) It speaks volumes about the man who is Marc Gopin.

Rating:
Summary: A New & Bold, Yet Sacred Path for Abraham's Children
Review: Marc Gopin's Holy War, Holy Peace is a wise book that offers new hope for peacemakers, both at the political level, and for the general population. Gopin's theory is that religion can, and should, be used to create bridges, not walls, between Abraham's children, Jews, Christians and Muslims. He passionately, boldly and perceptively analyzes the importance of religion and culture on the peace process. One of his powerful new ideas is "remythification." "We relate to each other mythically," he states. Our myths are born of culture, religion, politics, history, and current events. In order to create bridges, we must be prepared to challenge some myths and honour others. His detailed "Practical Applications" is bold and sensitive, and above all, wise, making it a great and useful book for all who seek peace.
Read the stunningly beautiful dedication (to his daughter.) It speaks volumes about the man who is Marc Gopin.

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Summary: Bad Ideas, Bad Execution
Review: This is not a good book. Its thesis is poorly formed, and the execution is terrible. The author's views are not well explained, and the discussion shows naivete, arrogance, and a deep ignorance about war, peace, and the middle east. This book only muddles the complex issues involved. This reader was quite surprised that a relatively respected press agreed to publish such nonsense.

Rating:
Summary: Bad Ideas, Bad Execution
Review: This is not a good book. Its thesis is poorly formed, and the execution is terrible. The author's views are not well explained, and the discussion shows naivete, arrogance, and a deep ignorance about war, peace, and the middle east. This book only muddles the complex issues involved. This reader was quite surprised that a relatively respected press agreed to publish such nonsense.