Author Description

Propagation of non-violence in community based on Christian faith; includes social conflict in India. Caste, class, race, state tensions play havoc in the world. A sequel to his brilliant Quest for Community and Dynamic Non-violence, Chandy examines culture and society from a deeply rooted Christian faith that is not sectarian but is universal, that is mystical and practical and that is both personal and social, avoiding capitalism, rank individualism and communions stifling segmentation. His vision of non-violence grows out of his faith and understanding of Jesus Christ as well as the prophetic richness of Gandhian non-violence.