Peace
The Thing Behind the Thing: Christian Responses to Traditional Practices of Acknowledgement in Uganda
Joanna Quinn Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Most Ugandans have a common understanding of traditional systems of conflict resolution and their meanings. If Ugandan Christian leaders bless the modified use of customary practices it may provide helpful mechanisms for reconciliation.
“Guided by the Hand of God”: Liberian Women Peacemakers and Civil War
Robert Press Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Throughout the Liberian civil war, women and members of the religious community lobbied to participate in peace talks and organized public meetings, petitions, vigils, and marches.
Read more: “Guided by the Hand of God”: Liberian Women Peacemakers and Civil War
Christian-Muslim Conflicts and Interfaith Bridge-Building Efforts in Nigeria
Matthews Ojo, Folaranmi Lateju Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Religious fundamentalism among Christians and Muslims noticeably emerged in Nigeria during the 1970s. Most of Nigeria's interreligious forums have responded to religious conflict only after it has escalated into violence. [FREE]
Read more: Christian-Muslim Conflicts and Interfaith Bridge-Building Efforts in Nigeria
Kenyan Challenges for a Prophetic and Vigilant Church
Elias Opongo Wednesday, 9 June 2010
The Kenyan Church needs to be prophetic, guiding believers on the path of peace, reconciliation, and justice; vigilant, analyzing social trends and advocating for social transformation; and intrusive, participating in the various processes responsible for social wellbeing.
Read more: Kenyan Challenges for a Prophetic and Vigilant Church
The All Africa Conference of Churches and the Quest for Peace in Africa
Nyansako-ni-Nku Wednesday, 9 June 2010
The All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), an ecumenical council representing church bodies from across sub-Saharan Africa, has provided a context for collective dialogue and action across Africa's many social and religious diversities since 1963.
Read more: The All Africa Conference of Churches and the Quest for Peace in Africa
A Village of Peace for Sudan
Jason Byassee Wednesday, 9 June 2010
The Holy Trinity Peace Village's goal is to have a village without tribalism, and to be a model—for Sudan and beyond—of a life of true abundance and peace.
Read more: A Village of Peace for Sudan
Seven Stories of Rwandan Reconciliation
Stephanie Wheatley Wednesday, 9 June 2010
A review of Catherine Claire Larson, As We Forgive: Stories of Reconciliation from Rwanda (Zondervan, 2009).
Read more: Seven Stories of Rwandan Reconciliation
A New Language of Human Rights: The Four Rs
Robert Seiple Monday, 13 July 2009
The language of human rights needs to be elevated, and the four "Rs" presented here point the way forward. Advocates should pursue respect, reverence, redemption, and reconciliation.
Read more: A New Language of Human Rights: The Four Rs
Religion, Identity, and Mideast Peace
David Rosen Thursday, 4 June 2009
Institutional religion cannot in itself spearhead a political peace process in the Middle East. However, it is an essential partner in providing the psycho-spiritual glue without which no peace process will hold together. (2005)
Read more: Religion, Identity, and Mideast Peace
Policing for Peace
Daniel Edward Young Thursday, 4 June 2009
A review of Just Policing, Not War: An Alternative Response to World Violence, by Gerald W. Schlabach, editor.
Page 1 of 5