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For it offers mature, carefully considered reflections on this standard set of issues. This is almost unheard of; this book is a valuable resource.\" --Mark Thiessen Nation Professor of Theology, Eastern Mennonite University \"A Faith Worth Fighting For is much needed. Its essays provide readers with clear thinking and moral seriousness that challenge all followers of Jesus to journey with him in the ways of peace. Just about any possible objection to Christian pacifism is considered--and overcome.\" --Ted Grimsrud, Professor of Theology and Peace Studies, Eastern Mennonite University Editor Biographies: Tripp York teaches in the Religious Studies Department at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, VA. He is the author and editor of numerous books including Third Way Allegiance, Living on Hope While Living in Babylon, and The Devil Wears Nada. Justin Bronson Barringer is a graduate student at Asbury Theological Seminary where he also works for the Office of Global Community Formation. 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