An invitation to a process of theological study and reflection on Peace, Justice and Reconciliation during the Decade to Overcome Violence: Churches Seeking Peace and Reconciliation 2001-2010

"For Christ is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing walls of hostility between us….So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to you who were near; for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father" (Eph. 2: 14-18)

The text for downloads:

• Nurturing peace (pdf)
• Nurturing peace (Word)

• The Background
• The Purpose
• The Themes and sub-themes
• The Methodology
• 1. Repentance for complicity in violence and apathy in resistance
• 2. Affirming human dignity, rights of peoples, and the integrity of creation
• 3. Interrogating and redefining power
• 4. Realising Mutuality and Interdependence in a world of Diverse Identities
• 5. Walking in the way of peace, justice and reconciliation
• Appendix I
• Appendix II
• Appendix III
• Notes