Coptic Church on war/peace

[Armanios, Febe]

I am working with a colleague on determining whether the Coptic Church has ever taken a stance on war/peace. Has anyone ever come across teachings, pronouncements, theological reflections that address this issue in ways that parallel the Catholic and Orthodox traditions? Thanks in advance for any help.

 

Best,
Febe

 

 

Febe Armanios

Assistant Professor of History

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT  05753

Tel: 802-443-5212

farm...@middlebury.edu

 

[Elijah Mueller]

I would be careful when looking at teachings, pronouncements or theological reflections, especially modern, because they are likely to be heavily influenced in the Coptic Church by 19th century Protestant and Catholic teachings and views, as is also the case with biblical interpretation and views on ecclesiastical (especially Papal) authority. I would look more to the lived example. I don't think that the way Copts have lived under Islam is an aberration from its (and general Orthodox) ideals.   ---Fr. Elijah Mueller

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