Ethnic Diversity National Unity: Moral Pedagogies of Togetherness for Ethiopians

Although asserting ones ethnic identity is not morally wrong the manner in which one ethnic group construes or relates to the ethnic other(s) can obliterate the bond of togetherness and create the insecurity of life. Ethiopia which is home to anthropologically diverse ethno-linguistic groups exhibits a proclivity to ethnic-based hostilities and conflicts. As a result of such hostilities Ethiopia had suffered recurrent small- and large-scale deaths and in the last half decade only millions have been internally displaced and live in dire conditions.In dialogue with perspectives from a wide range of disciplines such as history law sociology philosophy theology and political thought this multi-authored book aims at generating Christian moral resources for peaceful multiethnic togetherness. This interdisciplinary engagement is meant to buttress the task of interpreting ethnic diversity and national unity within both contemporary and historical Ethiopia and articulating a Christian moral response to the crisis of togetherness ensuing from the malpractices of affirming ethnic identity and enacting national unity.