Restorative justice in ancient and modern christian theology: an underpinning for restorative justice education
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2019
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Sarre, R.
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Wong, D.S.W.
Gavrielides, T.
Gavrielides, T.
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Source details - Title: Restorative Justice in Educational Settings and Policies: Bridging the East and West, 2019 / Wong, D.S.W., Gavrielides, T. (ed./s), Ch.11, pp.150-159
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In its two thousand year history, Christianity has championed restorative themes. While the Christian scriptures are replete with problematic theological contradictions on this subject, a brief examination of the history of Christian thought reveals that its principles have never wavered from proselytising the underpinning core values of reconciliation and forgiveness. Restorative justice sits well with those who treasure their Christian heritage, despite the prognostications of some Christian zealots who, from time to time, preach retribution over redemptive themes. Hence, Christianity continues to inform restorative practices in many countries of the world. It continues to maintain a capacity to empower and enliven modern-day restorative justice education in both the Western and Eastern hemispheres. Indeed, restorative traditions continue to be taught are in schools and universities established by Christian churches across the world, including Asia. This chapter postulates that it may be possible to link Eastern and Western traditions of restorative justice by virtue of the great faith that both West and East have in the practice of Christian education.
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