The Ministry of Reconciliation in Angola
Lutiniko Landu Miguel Pedro Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Angola's 27 years of civil war make reconciliation an urgent task if lasting peace is to be achieved. After a peace agreement in 2002, Angolans were relieved when freedom of movement returned throughout the country for people forced from towns, cities, and villages by the violence. Nevertheless, they are left with mixed feelings: social devastation and poverty are the war's legacy, and many of Angola's citizens continue to experience frustration and sorrow.
Angolans face an important question: Shall we remain quiet about the countless atrocities inflicted by years of war, or shall we attempt to account for the past in ways that allow Angolan citizens to gain the confidence required to build a better future? The Angolan church—through its ecumenical activities—is uniquely positioned to help answer these questions.
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