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Bridge Builders


Mari Fitzduff describes the unique peaceamking role of women in Ireland.

Adrea Bartoli talks about how the Catholic Church played the role of bridge builder and peacemaker during the years of civil war in Mozambique.

Elise Boulding talks about interacting with "others."

Andrea Bartoli talks about how the Catholic Church played the role of bridge builder and peacemaker during the years of civil war in Mozambique.

Peter Coleman describes an abortion dialogue in which the parties came to respect each other and protect one another, but they were still very polarized on the abortion issue.
This rough transcript provides a text alternative to audio. We apologize for occasional errors and unintelligible sections (which are marked with ???).
 
There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. -- A.J. Muste
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