Forgiveness in International Politics: An Alternative Road to Peace
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Book Description
Forgiveness has found an unlikely political footing in places such as South Africa, South Korea, Northern Ireland, and the former Yugoslavia, according to case studies in the book, Forgiveness in International Politics: An Alternative Road to Peace. Monumental acts of forgiveness have helped offset the myriad forces of un-forgiveness, which include cycles of revenge and distorted memories, and have pointed the way to a "politics of forgiveness."
Through interviews as well as accounts of formal dialogues, Forgiveness in International Politics presents a broad mix of experiences and perspectives. It is a unique book that explores the important role of forgiveness in conflict resolution and peace. "I believe this book will help us find . . . a ‘new home' for forgiveness in the social-political realm," writes Cardinal Theodore McCarrick in the foreword.
About the Author
William Bole is a fellow of the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University and a Massachusetts-based journalist whose articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Commonweal magazine, and other publications. He co-authored, with the late Msgr. George Higgins, Organized Labor and the Church: Reflections of a "Labor Priest."
Drew Christiansen, S.J., is counselor for international affairs to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and associate editor of America magazine. A former Woodstock senior fellow, he also directed the U.S. bishops' Office of International Justice and Peace. He has co-edited several books and written more than 90 articles.
Robert T. Hennemeyer is a Woodstock fellow and career foreign service officer who served in several countries including The Gambia, where he was U.S. ambassador. He coordinated Woodstock's project, "Forgiveness in Conflict Resolution: Reality and Utility," and formerly directed the Office of International Justice and Peace of the bishops' conference.
Forgiveness in International Politics: An Alternative Road to Peace,William Bole,Drew Christiansen,Robert T. Hennemeyer,United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's Publishing,157455574X,General,Religion,Sociology,Violence in Society
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