Restoring Restorative Justice: Beyond the Theology of Reconciliation and Forgiveness
This article reconsiders the way in which theology of justice makes contributions to ongoing discussions on restorative justice (rj). rj has been a developing topic for decades around the globe. Although the idea and practice are generally valued, various problems also occurred during its developmen...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2016
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International journal of public theology
Year: 2016, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Pages: 247-271 |
RelBib Classification: | FA Theology NCB Personal ethics NCD Political ethics XA Law |
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Restorative Justice
Howard Zehr
forgiveness
reconciliation
sentimentalisation
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Summary: | This article reconsiders the way in which theology of justice makes contributions to ongoing discussions on restorative justice (rj). rj has been a developing topic for decades around the globe. Although the idea and practice are generally valued, various problems also occurred during its development. I argue that these problems can be exacerbated by the ways in which some theologians talk about reconciliation and forgiveness; these Christian principles are sentimentalised. The discussion shows that Howard Zehr’s approach in Changing Lenses helps emphasise the social significance of theology of justice. Zehr makes a case for the significance of the acquisition of critical lenses against socially and individually established norms, which has not yet been fully incorporated in the theology of justice. A dialogue with Zehr can add new avenues to frame how theological traditions have a meaningful and feasible voice in the public debate and practice of rj. |
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ISSN: | 1569-7320 |
Contains: | In: International journal of public theology
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15697320-12341445 |