RT Article
T1 'Justpeace-Diaconia' and the Challenges of Reconciliation in the Canadian Context
JF Religions
VO 14
IS 5
A1 Kroeker, Wendy 1959-
LA English
PB MDPI
YR 2023
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1845365542
AB This article argues for the necessity of an approach to diaconal work that can best be defined as active and sustainable peacebuilding and reconciliation toward social transformation. It explores ways in which a diaconia specifically informed by justice and peace perspectives, called “justpeace-diaconia” by the author, should serve as an entry point for engagement into the complex dynamics towards reconciliation in the Canadian context, deepened by its colonial legacy that still pervades the social fabric. These challenges and diversities—even complicities—of perspective are viewed through the lens of peace-diaconia to examine the implications for diaconal work in Canada and explore whether meaningful journeys for reconciling and building relationships are possible.
K1 Diaconia
K1 Solidarity
K1 justpeace
K1 colonial legacy
K1 Reconciliation
DO 10.3390/rel14050651