God and the Gun : The Church and Irish Terrorism

Dillon, Martin

Routledge（1998/02発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 256 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780415920605
• DDC分類 941.60824

Full Description

In this astonishing and at times terrifying book, acclaimed writer and political commentator Martin Dillon examines for the first time the true role of religion in the conflict in Northern Ireland. He interviewed those directly involved--terrorists like Kenny McClinton and Billy Wright and churchmen like Father Pat Buckley--finding that the terrorists were more forthcoming than the priests and ministers. Dillon charts the history of the paramilitary forces on both sides and exposes the shocking covert role of British intelligence. He finds that, ultimately, both the church and government have failed their communities, allowing men and women of violence to fill a vacuum with bigotry and violence.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Chronology of Major Events; Chapter 3 The Maniac?; Chapter 4 The Army of God; Chapter 5 Walking with Christ?; Chapter 6 The Battle for Souls; Chapter 7 The Last Confession; Chapter 8 A Maverick Priest?; Chapter 9 A Holy Cause for Holy Men?; Chapter 10 Women at War; Chapter 11 Church and State; Chapter 12 For God and Ulster; Chapter 13 Bigots and Gunmen I: Loyalists; Chapter 14 Bigots and Gunmen II: Republicans; Chapter 15 Reflections;