People who are interested in issues of peace and justice surely recognize at this point in time how communication, vocabulary, and conversation have reached a very low point in our society. I think we are aware of that in our politics, but we are aware of it in our churches, too. It feels like the only way through this is a re-appreciation for this wonderful but seemingly harmless, thing called silence.
— Richard Rohr from Silent Compassion: Finding God in Contemplation
There is no handy roadmap for reconciliation. There is no short cut or simple prescription for healing the wounds and divisions of a society in the aftermath of sustained violence. Creating trust and understanding between former enemies is a supremely difficult challenge. It is, however, an essential one to address in the process of building a lasting peace. Examining the painful past, acknowledging it and understanding it, and above all transcending it together, is the best way to guarantee that it does not – and cannot – happen again.
— Desmond Tutu
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