Maybe Jobs Do Fall from the Sky After All?

Went to school. Taught eighth graders basic Trigonometry. Attempted to drill in their heads the properties of 30-60-90 degree triangles. Taught seventh graders how to write a skit about gambling and cheating at poker (I kid you not). Went home. Cleaned the kitchen. Took a nap.

Woke up at 6:30 and turned on my computer, and sitting in my Inbox is a JOB OFFER! Well, not really, but a possible part-time job stint.

( The e-mail )

Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity to earn a few extra bucks some editing experience. I'm reeeally hoping I get this. *crosses fingers*

John Keslay on the Concept of Islamic War

Islam and War: A Study in Comparative Ethics
John Kelsay, Louisville, Westminster/John Knox Press, 1993.

"From the standpoint of comparative religious ethics, it is important to consider the relationship between the Islamic view of peace and predominant Western views. A number of the most significant issues have to do with the place of war in the quest for peace." (p. 40)
1. What constitutes a just cause for war? (religion, extending geographic boundary, defensive)
2. jus in bello thought: "How seriously do the opposing sides attempt to honor (a) the principle that the among of force used must be proportionate to the goal sought; and (b) the requirement that noncombatants must never be the target to direct military action?" (p. 41)
3. "In view of the requirement that wars be authorized by a competent authority, how can irregulars be said to fight a just war?" (p. 42)

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