Religious Actors and Conflict Transformation in Southeast Asia
Christian von Lübke
161 pages | ~4 hrs
Religious Actors and Conflict Transformation in Southeast Asia
By Christian von Lübke
Through meticulous fieldwork across Indonesia and the Philippines, this scholarly exploration reveals how religious communities have become powerful agents of healing in regions torn by conflict. Jürgen Rüland examines the transformative work of Christian churches in Mindanao and Maluku, uncovering the profound ways faith-based initiatives have fostered reconciliation where traditional diplomatic efforts often fall short.
The research demonstrates that religious actors possess unique capabilities for bridging divides, earning higher trust levels than government-led peace initiatives while cultivating genuine interreligious understanding. By combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis, the study illuminates the specific conditions that enable spiritual communities to succeed in their peacebuilding efforts, as well as the economic, political, and social factors that shape their impact.
This comparative analysis offers valuable insights into how faith traditions can serve as catalysts for social transformation, particularly in contexts where ethnic and religious tensions have created deep wounds. The findings suggest that church-based peace activities not only matter significantly but often prove more effective than secular approaches in fostering lasting reconciliation.
For readers interested in understanding how spiritual principles translate into practical peacemaking, this work provides compelling evidence of religion's constructive potential in healing fractured societies. The book bridges academic rigor with real-world applications, making it relevant for anyone exploring the intersection of faith, conflict resolution, and social change.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE
- ✓ Explore Réconciliation
- ✓ Explore Social Issues
- ✓ Explore Conflict management
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Gestion des conflits
- ✓ Explore Religion and politics
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Details
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- ISBN-13
- 9780367198169
- ISBN-10
- 0367198169
- Pages
- 161
- Language
- EN
