Does Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Administration of Justice? This is a Case Study on How to Resolve Disputes Based on Religion

Abstract

Experts in the field of international conflict resolution largely concur that throughout history, organised religion has been widely acknowledged as a significant catalyst for acts of violence. Consequently, these concepts often overlook the influence that religion might exert on the advancement of harmony. Recently, scholars have shown that incorporating religion into a conflict resolution framework can result in significant benefits. The core argument asserts that if religion is deemed essential to individuals and if it contributes to the occurrence of conflicts, then religion must be adequately taken into account while identifying potential solutions. The importance of religious engagement, particularly Christianity, was of utmost importance in the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), a notable case study of a process created to address and resolve problems. This study investigates the complex impact of Christianity on the conceptualization of justice inside Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (TRCs). The analysis is conducted by examining the viewpoints of significant persons who have expressed their opposition to TRCs through interviews, with a special focus on the insights provided by Richard Wilson.

Keywords: Dealing with conflicts, justice, , the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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