Essays about: "religion in conflict and peace"

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1. 1. Religious actors in conflict management : Where and how can they be most effective?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Fausto Prieto Pérez; [2023]
   Keywords : Religion; Conflict Management; Peacemaking; Peacebuilding; Theoretical Framework;

   Abstract : Criticism of the role of religious actors in conflict management rests primarily on the premise that evidence produced is largely anecdotal due to the lack of a theoretical underpinning that permits thorough analysis. As such, the added value of religious actors as practitioners is difficult to recognise officially and quantify. READ MORE

3. 2. Analysing the role of Religion inAfghan and International newsmedia coverage prior to theTaliban's Resurgence

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : John Kane; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Introduction This study explores the role of religion in Afghan and international news media coverageduring the lead-up to the Taliban's resurgence and takeover of Kabul in August 2021.Through an analysis of approximately one thousand news articles using a grounded theoryapproach, the research seeks to understand how religion was represented, framed, anddiscussed. READ MORE

4. 3. Contributions of Religious Leaders to the Conceptualization of World Peace : A comparative case study of Statements by Bahá’í, Catholic, and Tibetan Buddhist Leadership

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Lua Nazerian; [2023]
   Keywords : Religion; Peace and conflict; world peace; international relations; Philosophy; Human nature; Bahá’í; Catholicism; Tibetan Buddhism; Universal House of Justice; Pope Francis; The Dalai Lama.;

   Abstract : In this research, Lua Nazerian examines the conceptualization of three different statements given by leaders of the Bahá'í, Catholic, and Tibetan Buddhist faiths on the topic of world peace. Moreover, through a comparative analysis, each conceptualization was examined in light of the different degrees they agree or contradict each other and whether a coherent contribution could be made to a common concept of world peace. READ MORE

5. 4. Religion and Foreign Policy : Traditional Islamic and Iranian Islamic counterpoise approach to regional peace

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Amna Nisar Abbasi; [2023]
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   Abstract : The Traditional Islamic Approach is rooted in Islamic teachings and principles, emphasizing the importance of justice, compassion, and dialogue as mean to achieve peace. In contrast, the Islamic Iranian Counterpoise Approach is a more contemporary approach that reflects the Iranian government’s national interest and aims to counteract the influence of Western Powers in the region. READ MORE

6. 5. Conducting interreligious peacebuilding in sectarian societies: Experiences from Lebanon

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Isak Lundholm; [2022]
   Keywords : Intergroup contact theory; peacebuilding; Lebanon; Sectarianism; Interreligious di-alogue; post-conflict societies; Middle East;

   Abstract : Interreligious peacebuilding is one of the oldest methods used in peacebuilding around the world, as religion is often one key factor in war and used both to fuel conflicts or to promote peace and co-existence. However, the use of interreligious dialogue in post-conflict societies is still not fully understood and researcher has still not encapsulated its different components. READ MORE