Title: Speaking to reconciliation : voices of faith addressing racial and cultural divides /
Authors: Hatch, John B., 1962-
Year: 2020
Subjects: Discourse analysis Political aspects.; Discourse analysis Religious aspects.; Rhetoric Political aspects; Rhetoric Moral and ethical aspects.; Reconciliation Political aspects.; Reconciliation Philosophy.; Restorative justice; Crimes against humanity; Truth commissions; Crimes against humanity; Discourse analysis Political aspects; Reconciliation Political aspects; Restorative justice; Rhetoric Moral and ethical aspects; Rhetoric Political aspects; Truth commissions
Abstract: "In North America, Africa, and across the globe, many societies are deeply divided along racial, ethnic, political, or religious lines as a result of violent/oppressive histories. Bridging such divides requires symbolic action that transcends, reframes, redeems, and repairs--often drawing upon resources of faith. Speaking to Reconciliation showcases this tradition through speeches by Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Elie Wiesel, Desmond Tutu, Barack Obama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Ireland's President Mary McAleese, and others. Some of these speeches set forth principles or spiritual practices of reconciliation. Others acknowledge injustice, make apologies for historical wrongs, call for reparations, or commend the power of forgiveness. Speaking to Reconciliation presents a conceptual framework for doing analysis and critique of reconciliation discourse and applies this framework in introductions to the speeches, offering readers a springboard for further study and, potentially, inspiration to promote justice and reconciliation in their own spheres"--
Contents: Part I. Commending, framing, and explaining the work of reconciliation -- Introduction to Part I -- Reconciling a divided nation: Abraham Lincoln -- Second inaugural address -- Redressing a grave injustice: U.S. Rep. Thaddeus Stevens -- Remarks on the salve reparations provision of H.R. 20 -- Clearing the way of peace on earth: Martin Luther King Jr. -- A Christmas sermon on peace -- Exposing injustice against a horizon of reconciliation: Desmond Tutu -- 1984 Nobel lecture -- Framing South African reconciliation: Desmond Tutu -- Address to the first gathering of the TRC -- Religious resources for reconciliation in a divided world: Miroslav Volf -- “After the grave in the air” -- Mindfulness as a key to reconciliation: Thich Nhat Hanh -- “Leading with courage and compassion” -- Rooting reconciliation in a shared past: President Mary McAleese of Ireland -- Inaugural St. Patrick&#x2019;s Day lecture at Armagh -- Bridging America&#x2019;s racial divide: Barack Obama -- “A more perfect union” -- Bridging a divide between civilizations: Barack Obama -- “A new beginning” -- Bridging religious divides: King Abdullah II of Jordan -- Templeton Prize acceptance speech -- Part II. Pursuing reconciliation through apology, forgiveness, and reparation -- Introduction to Part II -- Remembering and redressing incomprehensible evil: Elie Wiesel -- Address to the German Parliament at the dedication of the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe -- Acknowledging a heinous historical crime: George W. Bush -- Remarks on Goree Island -- Explaining and offering a historical apology: U.S. Rep. Tony Hall -- Apology to African Americans for slavery -- Commending the grace of forgiveness and repentance: Barack Obama -- “Amazing grace”: eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney -- Reconciliation unfolding: United Church of Canada -- 1986 Apology to Indigenous Peoples -- 1988 response -- 1988 Apology for Indian Residential Schools -- Conclusion: The ongoing work of reconciliation.