There is no more burning issue in the churches today than the question of war, nuclear arms, disarmament and peace. What Are They Saying about Peace and War? presents a broad analysis of the discussion as it has developed in the Roman Catholic community. The book begins with a survey of the teaching of major world religions and focuses in on the special developments in Catholicism. There are detailed analyses of the works of several American theologians and of recent statements issued by American bishops on the subject. A special treatment is given to the background of the American bishops pastoral letter on war and peace, which should prove to be a particularly significant statement. Dr. Shannon examines its origin, relation to the tradition, and its contribution to the development of moral teaching on peace and war.