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Philemon: A Case Study in Peacemaking

The 2003 Restorative Justice Bible study explores issues relating to victims, offenders and the impact of crime by reflecting on Paul’s short letter on behalf of the ex-offender Onesimus. The study is suitable for individual reflection and for group discussion.

A Case Study in Peacemaking
Peacemaking can be described as a set of principles, strategies, and actions aimed at settling conflict between individuals or groups at odds with each other. Peacemaking can be accomplished by the parties in dispute, but often it involves the assistance of a neutral “third” party mediator.
Un estudio de caso sobre conciliación
La conciliación puede ser descrita como una serie de principios, estrategias, y acciones dirigidas a resolver un conflicto entre individuos o grupos en desacuerdo unos con otros. La conciliación puede ser lograda por las partes en disputa, pero con frecuencia se cuenta con la asistencia de un tercero neutral que actúa como mediador.
Étude de cas sur la conciliation
La conciliation peut être décrite comme un ensemble de principes, stratégies et actions visant à régler un conflit entre les individus ou les groupes en conflit. La conciliation peut être accomplie par les parties en dispute, mais souvent elle implique l’aide d’un médiateur neutre, de « tierce partie ».
БИБЛЕЙСКИЕ ЧТЕНИЯ ПО МИРОТВОРЧЕСТВУ
Миротворчество можно определить как набор принципов, стратегий и действий, нацеленных на разрешение конфликта между отдельными людьми или группами людей, которые не ладят друг с другом. Миротворчество может осуществляться участвующими в конфликте сторонами, но чаще оно требует помощи нейтральной «третьей» стороны–посредника.
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