Beyond Intractability: A Free Knowledge Base on More Constructive Approaches to Destructive Conflict
Apology and Forgiveness
Roy Lewicki talks about trust-building and the role of apology.
Mark Amstutz, a professor at Wheaton College, assesses the possibility of forgiveness across different religious denominations.
Mark Amstutz, a professor at Wheaton College, explains the motivation behind his book, The Healing of Nations, which explores the possibilities of forgiveness after a history of human rights abuses.
Dennis Sandole explains that people sometimes hold onto the past because they haven't had a chance to grieve, nor have they received an apology. Rather they receive blame for causing the problem.
Mark Amstutz, a professor at Wheaton College, describes the nature and importance of forgiveness after a history of human rights abuses.
Julia Chaitin says listening to "the others'" stories can be difficult, but valuable.
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One day we shall win freedom, but not only for ourselves. We shall so appeal to your heart and conscience that we shall win you in the process, and our victory will be a double victory. -- Martin Luther King
Other Resources from Beyond Intractability Obstacles Become Part of Opportunity Louis Kriesberg offers President Bush constructive advice on how to overcome severe obstacles that are blocking the Israel/Palestine peace process, by transforming them into opportunities that build trust and peace.
Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Nelson Mandela Prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and 1993 Nobel Peace Laureate
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