Religion and Conflict Resolution: Christianity and South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780754667599)

This book examines the ambiguous role that Christianity played in South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). It has two objectives: to analyse the role Christianity played in the TRC and to highlight certain consequences that may be instructive to future international conflict resolution processes. Religion and conflict resolution is an area of significant importance. Ongoing conflicts involving Palestinians and Israelis, Muslims and Hindus, and even radical Islamic jihadists and Western countries have heightened the awareness of the potential power of religion to fuel conflict. Yet these religious traditions also promote peace and respect for others as key components in doing justice. Examining the potential role religion can play in generating peace and justice, specifically Christianity in South Africa's TRC, is of utmost importance as religiously inspired violence continues to occur. This book highlights the importance of accounting for religion in international conflict resolution.

Author: Megan Shore
ISBN-10: 0754667596
ISBN-13: 9780754667599
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2009
Pages: 230
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d