Category Archives: Religious Conflict

Some of the most difficult conflicts are compounded by the strongly held religious beliefs on either side

Don’t Hate Nothing at All, Except Hatred: Muslim Response to Woolwich Murder

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

A passionate Muslim Imam response to the recent murder of a British soldier in Woolwich, London: http://www.upworthy.com/an-interviewer-asked-a-muslim-leader-about-the-murder-of-a-british-soldier-heres-how-he-answered?c=ufb1  

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Pope Francis Accepts Atheists: Not the First

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

This is also a very hopeful development. Well I think the Pope is recognizing in this acceptance that the core of Christianity, and indeed of Catholicism, indeed of Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, is the Golden Rule: to treat others as you … Continue reading →

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Muslim Imams Visiti Auschwitz, Pray for Holocaust Victims

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

This is the most interesting article I have read for a long time. It gives me hope Susan Barnett http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/23/imams-auschwitz-muslim-nazi-holocaust_n_3326547.html#slide=2489372 Muslim leaders from across the globe paid tribute Holocaust victims this week during a visit to Auschwitz, the former Nazi … Continue reading →

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Gregory Bateson (1904-1980), ‘God’ and the Systemic Nature of Human Ecology

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Another great quote from Gregory Bateson’s Steps to an Ecology of Mind: ‘On the one hand, have the systemic nature of the individual human being, the systemic nature of the culture in which he lives, and the systemic nature of … Continue reading →

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The Downsides of Religion on Environmental Matters: Gregory Bateson’s (1904-1980) Perspective

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Great quote from Gregory Bateson in his classic book ‘Steps to an Ecology of Mind’ which may go some way to explaining the difficult Christianity sometimes has with environmental issues, though obviously many Christians get this issue of stewardship of … Continue reading →

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Luck in Sarajevo: Conflict Poem by Izet Sarajlic (1930-2002) translated by Charles Simic

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

In Sarajevo In the spring of 1992,  Everything is possible: You go stand in a bread line And end up inn an emergency room With your leg amputated. Afterwards, you still maintain That you were very lucky.

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All of These People: Conflict Poem by Michael Longley (1939-)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Who was it who suggested that the opposite of war Is not so much peace as civilization? He knew Our assassinated Catholic greengrocer who died At Christmas in the arms of our Methodist minister,  And our ice-cream man who continuing … Continue reading →

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68th Anniversary of the Murder of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by the Nazis

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was hung by the Nazis 68 years ago today. To commemorate this anniversary, I am re-posting our blog about him:  We thought it was time for another of our Top Ten Conflict Tips, though as always they are … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem of Humanity by E. O. Wilson (1929-)

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

‘The real problem of humanity is the following: We have paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and god-like technology.’ Dr E.O. Wilson biologist at Harvard

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Empathy: the Mark of a Tough Minded Intelligence

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

Empathy often gets a bad rap in conflict. Especially, I understand from post-colonialists. It sounds like weakness. But having spent my life as a conflict professional, I have found that empathetic understanding of the other side in conflict is essential … Continue reading →

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