Abstract
This chapter inquires about the (psycho)social capacities of people in post-conflict societies that may foster the willingness to engage in inclusive
encounters across ethnic or religious divides, like hope and forgiveness. By
referring to examples coming from Northern Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
South-Africa, Colombia, Guatemala, Sri Lanka and Sierra-Leone, this
chapter looks at the different post-peace accord contexts and assesses the
micro-dynamics of reconciliation processes, with an emphasis on religious
practices. In nearly all contexts, religion appears to play an ambiguous role,
sometimes motivating believers to resist reconciliation or even to hinder
the investigation of atrocities committed, and sometimes enabling them to
display an astonishing magnanimity in forgiving others and a willingness
to work for a better future.
encounters across ethnic or religious divides, like hope and forgiveness. By
referring to examples coming from Northern Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina,
South-Africa, Colombia, Guatemala, Sri Lanka and Sierra-Leone, this
chapter looks at the different post-peace accord contexts and assesses the
micro-dynamics of reconciliation processes, with an emphasis on religious
practices. In nearly all contexts, religion appears to play an ambiguous role,
sometimes motivating believers to resist reconciliation or even to hinder
the investigation of atrocities committed, and sometimes enabling them to
display an astonishing magnanimity in forgiving others and a willingness
to work for a better future.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Sociedades en transición y construcción de paz |
| Subtitle of host publication | Desafíos y perspectivas |
| Editors | Daniel Moya Urueña |
| Place of Publication | Bogota |
| Publisher | Universidad Santo Tomas |
| Chapter | 6 |
| Pages | 232-267 |
| Number of pages | 36 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9786287504226 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2021 |
