Levi Lukadi Noah

Reconciliation and Peace in South Sudan (eBook, ePUB)

A Christian Perspective

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This work, carried out prior to the creation of The Republic of South Sudan, focuses on the Christian perspective of reconciliation and peace in South Sudan. In a country gripped in what was set to be, until recently, Africa's longest running civil war the Sudanese state had been, on many occasions, inherently unjust, repressive, and extremely violent against sections of its own citizens resulting in long lasting conflict and war. This conflict stretches deep into the history and geography of the region. This study investigates people's views and trends to find out whether the end of hostilities would mark the end of interpersonal, group, tribal, and interethnic conflict created by the war. It asks, are people ready to forgive those who have wronged them during the war without demanding justice? What would constitute true peace in Sudan? Do the church and the government in Sudan each have a role in bringing sustainable peace? Findings of the research show an overwhelming desire for reconciliation and peace but with very different ways of reaching it. It is however recognized that to constitute true peace in South Sudan there is need for equality and justice, observation of the law, democratic governance, complete transformation, equitable distribution of resources and services, and freedom of worship. For this to be achieved both the church and government must play critical roles. Memories of the war are still fresh in people's minds. The government must recognize the trauma people have suffered, deal with the roots of the conflict and address the crimes committed so that wounds inflicted can be healed and people can then live harmoniously. The church must teach people the biblical understanding of peace and reconciliation through repentance and forgiveness so that peace can have true meaning.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Langham Creative Projects
• Seitenzahl: 104
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juli 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781907713330
• Artikelnr.: 49584447

Autorenporträt

Levi Lukadi is the Director of Christian Leadership Institute of Sudan in Yei, South Sudan. He was born and raised in South Sudan. He received his Bachelor of Divinity from St. Paul's United Theological College, Limuru, Kenya, Master of Arts in Theology from Uganda Christian University and Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Kampala International University, Uganda.