Transforming Conflict: A Peacebuilding Approach for an Intergroup Conflict in a Local Congregation

An intergroup conflict based on fundamental incompatibilities such as different group identity and values is the highest and the unhealthiest level of conflict in a local congregation setting. In this case, a peacebuilding process is required in order to transform the conflict situation to achieve s...

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Auteur principal: Jun, Guichun (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Sage [2018]
Dans: Transformation
Année: 2018, Volume: 35, Numéro: 1, Pages: 1-14
RelBib Classification:AD Sociologie des religions
KDG Église libre
RB Ministère ecclésiastique
Sujets non-standardisés:B Peacebuilding
B conflict transformation
B intergroup conflict
B Réintégration
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Résumé:An intergroup conflict based on fundamental incompatibilities such as different group identity and values is the highest and the unhealthiest level of conflict in a local congregation setting. In this case, a peacebuilding process is required in order to transform the conflict situation to achieve sustainable peace. Different from peacemaking and peacekeeping, peacebuilding takes a longer period to transform the cultural, social and structural problems on the macro level as well as to change behaviours, perceptions and perspectives of individuals on the micro level. This article attempts to disclose the characteristics of intergroup conflict in an urban congregation in the UK to describe its serious intensity by analysing its nature and scale. Furthermore, it demonstrates how the conflict transformation approach, as a long-term peacebuilding process, can be used effectively not only to alleviate intergroup conflict but also to eventually promote rehabilitation and reintegration through fostering a culture of peace.
ISSN:1759-8931
Contient:Enthalten in: Transformation
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0265378818767675