Description

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This work explores issues of forgiveness and reconciliation in countries that had experienced political conflicts, civil war, and even genocide. It attempts to move beyond mere discussion by examining case studies and the initiatives taken in dialogue and reconciliation. In many cases, religion can be a force for peace and play a significant role in resolving conflicts. This work also examines the relationship between justice and forgiveness, emphasizing that there will be no peace without justice and no justice without forgiveness. Human justice is fragile. Thus, respect for rights and responsibilities must include forgiveness in order to heal and restore relationships.

About the Author

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Ambrose Mong is assistant parish priest at St. Andrew's Church, Hong Kong and research associate at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His recent publications include: A Tale of Two Theologians: Treatment of Third World Theologies (2017), A Better World is Possible: An Exploration of Western and Eastern Utopian Visions (2018), Power of Popular Piety: A Critical Examination (2019), and Sino-Vatican Relations: From Denunciation to Dialogue (2019).