Presents the thesis that war and violence have become appealing and addictive and that the idea of peace can gain a stronghold once indiviuals become more conscious of its power and actively engage in bringing peace into their own lives.

Includes index. Donated by John M. McCaffrey.

War ends today -- The way of peace -- The specter of "them" -- Beyond toxic nationalism -- The myth of security -- Diabolical creativity -- The politics of the soul -- (Still) mad as hell -- Why does God want war? -- The metaphysics of terror -- The body at peace -- Our best hope.