Christian Responses to Terrorism: The Kenyan Experience - Paperback

by Gordon L. Heath (Editor), David Kirwa Tarus (Editor)

How should Christians respond to terrorism and terrorists in their midst? Terrorism is a global problem, and no society on earth faces it alone. The mainly Christian society of Kenya has suffered more than most as it attempts to counter the threat of al-Shabaab. Some pastors have asked for permission to carry guns. Many Christians support government military action, while others recommend pacifist stances, and strive for dialogue and reconciliation with the Muslim community. In this book, ten Kenyan Christian thinkers and practitioners share their experiences and insights. A response section from seven others, including a Kenyan Muslim scholar, enrich the discussion.

Author Biography

Gordon L. Heath is Professor of Christian History and Centenary Chair in World Christianity at McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, and Director of the Canadian Baptist Archives. His publications are mainly on the intersection of Canadian, British, and American churches and imperialism, war, and nationalism.

David K. Tarus has a PhD from McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario. His publications are mainly on the intersection of Christian theology and socio-political realities in Kenya and Africa as a whole. He is from Kenya.