Transforming Conflict
Having constructive conversations with Muslims, and with non-Muslims about Muslims, requires certain attitudes and skills. A desire for better relations is a great first step, but we've all had the experience of starting a conversation with the best of intentions and ending up stalemated or arguing within minutes. The attitudes and skills we explore in this section serve us well at home and the workplace as well as in interfaith settings. We recognize them when we see them in great people like Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., or the saints of history. While few of us will reach their stature and influence, we can all develop in our capacity to bring about peace..
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St. Francis of Assisi
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The path to peacebuilding
To work consistently for peace, we need:
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Skills for transforming conflict
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