Peacemakers in Action: Volume 1
Profiles of Religion in Conflict Resolution

This book explores the lives of peacemakers who are motivated by their religious beliefs.

David Little (Edited by), (Author)

9780521853583, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 8 January 2007

524 pages, 2 tables
24.3 x 16.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.831 kg

"...distinct quality...complement the established work of multi-track diplomacy, especially when engaged in the context of protracted social conflicts...Those interested in the prospect of peace and human security might recognize in the Tanenbaum Center's Peacemakers Project the efforts of being "voices" that cry from the "wilderness" (Matthew 2:3) of chronic violence, while at the same time inviting others to take a look at what could be possible even in the most troubled circumstance..."
--Michael Kuchinsky, Garner Web University, Human Rights & Human Welfare

Across the globe, there are more than 50 armed conflicts, many of which are being perpetrated in the name of religion. In these zones of violence, there are brave men and women who, motivated by their religious beliefs, are working to create and sustain peace and reconciliation. Yet their stories are unknown. This book explores the conflicts and the stories of 15 remarkable individuals identified and studied by the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding from regions as far-flung as West Papua, Indonesia, the Middle East, Northern Ireland, Nigeria, El Salvador and South Africa. The book also captures important lessons learned when these peacemakers convened in Amman, Jordan for the 2004 Peacemakers in Action Retreat and discussed their best techniques and greatest obstacles in creating peace on the ground. Peacemakers in Action provides guidance to students of religion and future peacemakers.

Part I. Introduction Richard C. Holbrooke: 1. The peacemakers in action Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Part II. Case Studies: 2. Peasant power Jose Alas
3. Men who walked the street The Rev Dr Roy Magee and Father Alex Reid
4. Would you shoot me, you idiot? Father Ivo Markovic
5. The Cybermonk Father Sava Janjic
6. The Elder Dr Ephraim Isaac
7. The power of ritual the Rev. Dr William Lowrey
8. The nonviolent deputy Minister of Defense Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge
9. Warriors and brothers Imam Muhammad Ashafa and The Rev. James Wuye
10. The power of organization Alimamy Koroma
11. Israel and Palestine, a history: I am Palestinian, Arab, Christian and Israeli Abuna Elias Chacour
The Settler who Spoke with Arafat Rabbi Menachem Froman
An Open House Yehezkel Landau
12. Underground woman Sakena Yacoobi and the Afghan Institute of Learning
13. Toward a Zone of Peace The Rev Benny Giay
Part III. Conclusion: 14. Religion, Violent Conflict and peacemaking Dr David Little
Appendix
Notes
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: International humanitarian law [LBBS], International human rights law [LBBR], Religion & politics [HRAM2]