Just Peacemaking is the product of 23 scholars across various denominations who have collaborated annually for six years to specify the 10 practical steps and develop the undergirding principles of this critical approach: 1 support nonviolent direct action: 2) take independent initiatives to reduce threat; 3) use cooperative conflict resolution; 4) acknowledge responsiblity for conflict and injustice and seek repentance and forgiveness; 5) advanced democracy, human rights, and religious liberty; 6) foster just and sustainable economic development; 7) work with emerging cooperative forces in the international system; 8) strengthen the United Nations and international efforts for cooperation and human rights; 9) reduce offensive weapons and weapons trade; and 10) encourage grassroots peacemaking groups and voluntary associations. The third edition contains a new introduction and conclusion as well as updated contents.
