From Gems Press
by John Haynes Holmes
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First published in 1916, New Wars for Old is the landmark pacifist manifesto of John Haynes Holmes — the minister who went on to co-found the ACLU and the NAACP. Long unavailable, this forgotten classic has been renovated from page scans and re-typeset by Gems Press to create this new edition.
Writing in the midst of World War I, Holmes argues that militarism cannot bring peace and calls instead for non-resistance as an active, constructive force. He clearly lays out his reasoning and visits the history of great pacifists, historical and contemporary, reiterating their advice to love one another.
The questions in this book about war, peace, and conscience remain urgent: Can violence ever secure lasting safety? What is the duty of nations in crisis? Is there another way forward?
This work is a bold and timely voice from the past, brought back to help us all in the present.
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