Category - conflict resolution

Church of Scotland looks to address conflict in church and society

staff writers — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:12:02 +0100

A Church of Scotland body claims that Scottish public life would benefit if congregational conflict could be overcome, and admits that churches need to become part of the solution rather than the problem when it comes to angry disputes.

Somalia solution must come from within, say churches

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:13:47 +0000

A delegation of religious leaders mainly from the Horn of Africa, who have visited strife-torn Somalia, have stressed that a solution to the crisis there lies within the country and not outside. The Pope has also called for peace.

Bringing reconciliation home

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:58:50 +0000

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What are our societal conflicts in London and the UK and what needs to be reconciled? Is faith a factor in these conflicts and in what ways can it help us work with them constructively?

Blair working towards inter-faith foundation to tackle conflict

staff writers — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:12:34 +0100

Former PM Tony Blair is meeting religious leaders confidentially to establish plans for an international inter-faith foundation to promote greater cooperation between the faiths and to work against extremism practiced in the name of religion.

Tutu to join group of peacemaking global 'elders'

staff writers — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:04:48 +0100

Nobel Peace Laureate and ex-Archbishop Desmond Tutu is to chair a global group of “elders” who will visit some of the world’s conflict zones to offer experience, wisdom, and advice on moving toward non-violent solutions.

Mennonites assist peacebuilding in Ethiopia

staff writers — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:28:11 +0100

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and the Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia have brought together 40 community leaders – Muslims, Ethiopian Orthodox and Evangelical Christians – affected by the country's violence.

Media urged to question its role in 'culture of confrontation'

staff writers — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:27:03 +0100

Received ideas about neutrality, ‘news values’ and the place of reporting in current events must be questioned because of the changing global role of the media in an age of conflict, a commentator will suggest at a meeting in St Ethelburga's Centre, London, on 26 June 2007.

Diplomatic community told: 'don't ignore religious leaders in peacemaking efforts'

staff writers — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:56:58 +0000

On fourth anniversary of the Iraq War, a new book seeks to show how religious peacemakers often use techniques which are lacking in official diplomatic efforts.