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Stassen, Glen

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“…However, our focus extends to a lesser-known, yet potentially more valuable (3) third theological conviction known as "transformative initiatives" (Stassen 2003c). This perspective emerges from the Christian Ethics group 28 and offers a distinct approach to understanding and addressing conflicts.…”

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“…The theory of "transformative initiatives" diverges from classical pacifism and may not entirely align with the positions held by communities identified as "peace churches". 30 Glen Stassen's influential work, exemplified in his writings, serves as a prime illustration of this approach (Stassen 2003c). In addition to numerous articles on the subject, Stassen's and Gushee's well-known book, Kingdom Ethics-Following Jesus in a Modern Context, further elucidates his insights (Gushee and Stassen 2003).…”

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“…Stassen describes the process and persons involved in the (Stassen 2003a). Discussion results were published in (Stassen 2004).…”

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Attitudes toward War and Peace in the Ukrainian Evangelical Context

Penner

2023

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This article employs the LIM method, complemented by publications and interviews conducted during the ongoing war in Ukraine, to explore the shifts in attitudes toward war and peace within Ukrainian evangelical communities. This shift involves a transition from a pacifist mindset previously predominant among Ukrainian evangelicals to questions about their responsibility and involvement in Ukraine’s state and society amid the war that Russia has launched against Ukraine. Interviews with leaders and active church members hint at a possible alignment with Stassen’s alternative model of transformative initiatives that might provide potential guidance. While reconciliation initiatives amid the ongoing war may be premature, the article highlights the role of Christian communities in transformative peacebuilding within Ukraine. It is necessary to address tensions within Ukraine. This also entails aiding war-affected individuals, ensuring care for soldiers and civilians, and confronting power abuse and corruption. Ukraine’s unity, freedom, peace, and reconciliation must include diverse political and social groups. The article recommends that Ukrainian evangelicals embrace a contextual public theology that advocates for peace, justice, and reconciliation. Ukrainian evangelicals, while supporting soldiers engaged in active combat against Russian invaders, are also contemplating strategies for active participation in peacebuilding and post-war reconstruction.

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Section: Exploring the Theory Of "Transformative Initiatives"mentioning

confidence: 99%