The Ashgate Research Companion to Religion and Conflict Resolution

Marsden, Lee

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“…The 'gender lens' provides further dimensions to the understanding of religion and conflict resolution, in particular how religious spaces both constrain and empower women in their work for peace. Lee Marsden's (2016) work on Women, Gender and Conflict…”

Section: Women Religion and Irmentioning

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Persistent becoming: women’s religious thought and the global

Ranawana

2020

Int Polit Rev

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This essay attempts a 'state of the field' examination of a branch of feminist thinking within the global, namely women's religious thought. Variants of religious feminism and women's religious have long been existent and have recently "remerged" across the globe. Some argue for the reinterpretation of religious systems that are consistent with orthodox dogma (Tomalin 2009), while others look for dialogue and intersection with secular feminist thinking. Transnational networks of religious women, both ordained or lay, exist, and have encouraged serious reflection upon and provide significant challenge to unequal and oppressive gender hierarchies within religious traditions and religious societies-as well as suggesting provocations to secular organizing. There is, arguably, a kind of strange revolution here, where traditional hierarchies are challenged, but also "progressive"; "liberal" structures are found wanting. In the urgencies and reflections from women's religious thought in Asia, Latin America and in Africa, both Western imperialism and locality must be reckoned with. Conceptually this is an essay on what or who is silenced, meditating on silence, and, why silences appear. We can argue that the secular bent of theory and study in International Relations can and does silence the interventions of feminist as well as womanist religious activity and women's religious thought. Hence, the question, overall, raised by this essay is what could further study and engagement with such religious thought bring to the study of the international?In doing so, this essay looks at the 'strangeness' of women's religious thought with celebration, reflecting generally on the parameters of such thought in its global form, particularly in terms of the sub-fields of religion and also feminist theory. It also discusses what challenges and provocations the voices of women religious bring to the study of the international, and what further study and attention to transnational movements of such religious thought could mean for alternative sites for the discussion of the global.

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Section: Women Religion and Irmentioning

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Persistent becoming: women’s religious thought and the global

Ranawana

2020

Int Polit Rev

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“…Northern Ireland also features prominently in international, multi-disciplinary studies of faith-based peacebuilding. It was one of the case studies in Appleby's (1999) seminal The Ambivalence of the Sacred, and appears in other comparative studies in this growing field (Amstutz, 2005;Cejka & Bamat, 2003;Marsden, 2012;Omer, Appleby, & Little, 2015;Sandal, 2017;Silvestri & Mayall, 2015;Wilson, 2012). While much of this scholarship has been based on empirical case studies (Appleby, 1999;Brudhom & Cushman, 2009), other work has developed frameworks for understanding how religion functions in divided civil societies (Ganiel, 2008), the role of religion in promoting inclusive, peaceful identity change (Mitchell & Ganiel, 2011;Mitchell & Todd, 2007;Todd, 2018), how divisive theologies and cultural identification can challenge faith-based peacebuilders (Southern, 2009), the unique advantages of faith-based negotiators (Bercovitch & Kadayifci-Orellana, 2009), the advantages of inter-faith dialogue (Cornille, 2013), and how faith-based peacebuilders can maximise their effectiveness (Kmec & Ganiel, 2019).…”

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Praying for Paisley – Fr Gerry Reynolds and the role of prayer in faith-based peacebuilding: a preliminary theoretical framework

Ganiel

2021

Irish Political Studies

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This article proposes a preliminary theoretical framework for understanding the role of prayer in faith-based peacebuilding. The framework draws on research on the life of a Redemptorist priest, Fr Gerry Reynolds , who was based in Belfast's Clonard Monastery (1983 during the Troubles; and recent interdisciplinary scholarship on prayer, utilising Woodhead's [(2015). Conclusion: Prayer as changing the subject. In G. Giordan, & L. Woodhead (Eds.), A sociology of prayer (pp. 213-230). Farnham: Ashgate] re-definition of prayer as 'changing the subject'. The framework encompasses two individual effects of prayer: (1) prompting religious identity change, and (2) sustaining hope and activism during adversity; with one additional socio-political effect:(3) creating and sustaining real-world initiatives. It argues that scholars have not yet grasped how prayer functions as a resource for faith-based peacebuilders. It advocates including prayer as a variable in future research on faith-based peacebuilding, which may confirm, challenge or alter the preliminary framework.

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“…Paradoxically, despite this indigenous underpinning, the emphasis often gravitates toward extraneous political and economic initiatives pursued by external non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which are ascribed pivotal significance in the formulation, execution, and realization of comprehensive national peacebuilding strategies. Johan Galtung (2016) conceptualizes the 'soft' components of religion as resources in peacebuilding. Rituals and symbols can be regarded as integral elements within the realm of these softer aspects of religion.…”

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Bridges of Peace: The Role of Symbols and Rituals in Peacebuilding

Mahmuluddin

2024

Journal of Contemporary Rituals and Traditions

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Purpose of the Study: This article investigates how symbols and rituals contribute to conflict management in deeply divided societies. Methodology: Through qualitative library research, this study examines the impact of symbols and rituals on peace-building by analyzing theoretical frameworks and case studies. Main Findings: The study identifies that symbols and rituals play a crucial role in the peace-building process, achievable through two primary methods: the creation of new symbols and rituals that draw on inclusive narratives to foster a shared symbolic space promoting multicultural tolerance, and the creative manipulation of existing symbols and rituals to challenge and subvert historical power dynamics. Applications of this Study: The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers, peace-building practitioners, and community leaders engaged in conflict resolution and reconciliation efforts. By understanding the dual potential of symbols and rituals in peace-building, stakeholders can develop more effective strategies to address the underlying causes of division and promote enduring peace in divided societies. Novelty/Originality of this Study: This research contributes to the field by providing a comprehensive analysis of the transformative power of symbols and rituals in peace-building. It showcases how these cultural elements can be strategically leveraged to support reconciliation and unity, marking a significant advancement in the understanding of non-traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution and peace-building efforts.

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The Ashgate Research Companion to Religion and Conflict Resolution

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Persistent becoming: women’s religious thought and the global

Persistent becoming: women’s religious thought and the global

Praying for Paisley – Fr Gerry Reynolds and the role of prayer in faith-based peacebuilding: a preliminary theoretical framework

Bridges of Peace: The Role of Symbols and Rituals in Peacebuilding

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