Political Forgiveness: Lessons from South Africa

Description: A timely look at how to combine reconciliation and justice in society after civil and political conflict. Endorsements: One of the finest of a new generation of theologians has written a mature reflection on political forgiveness that constitutes a genuine contribution to a new realm of ethical thought. --Walter Wink author The Human Being: Jesus and the Enigma of the Son of the Man When unelected regimes move to pluralistic democracies should the new government forgive the wrongdoing of its predecessors? This important volume answers that question. . . . Anyone involved or interested in the dramatic evolution of international human rights needs to read this fine book about forgiveness reconciliation and reparations. --Robert F. Drinan SJ Professor of Law Georgetown University Law Center Russell Dayes study of forgiveness and reconciliation in South Africa makes an important contribution to the theory and practice of conflict resolution a field that is becoming increasingly relevant in todays troubled world. --Gregory Baum Professor Emeritus Religious Studies McGill University About the Contributor(s): Russell Daye an ordained minister of the United Church of Canada is currently lead pastor at St. Andrews United Church in Halifax Nova Scotia. He spent time as a lecturer in the Department of Theology and Ethics Pacific Theological College Suva Fiji.