Christianity Practices: Reconciliation

Question 1

What is reconciliation?

Answer 1

• Forgiveness by the wronged and repentance by the wrongdoer
• Between people and god, people, countries, churches etc.

Question 2

Why is reconciliation important to Christians?

Answer 2

• Reconciling with god through Jesus’ sacrifice is a significant part of the Religion.
• Teachings of Jesus (e.g. Love your enemy, parable of the prodigal son
• They promote doing the most loving option

Question 3

What is Corrymeela?

Answer 3

• A widespread community of people in all denominations
• Committed to healing social, political and religious divides in the world

Question 4

What do Corrymeela do?

Answer 4

• Provide safe space for people of different communities to build relationships
• Work with schools, youth groups and churches
• organise programs and residentials for personal development, teambuilding and more
• Encourage the sharing of stories and points of views to help build understanding and reconciliation