Building a Culture of Peace

Focusing on the Baptist Pacifist Fellowship, this book chronicles the efforts of Northern and Southern Baptists who organized in 1939 to support conscientious objectors amidst widespread societal hostility. It highlights their enduring commitment to peace during major conflicts, including World War II and Vietnam, and their response to the nuclear threat in 1984. The narrative emphasizes the creation of the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America, showcasing the development of an interracial and international community dedicated to nonviolence, human rights, and building a culture of peace.