The Role of Religion in Reconciliation: Churches, Mosques, and Community Healing in South Sudan: Youth Perspectives and Intergenerational Justice

Key Points

• The central focus is to explore how religion contributes to reconciliation efforts and community healing in South Sudan from the perspectives of youth and intergenerational justice.
• Literature review of existing scholarship on religion and reconciliation
• Analysis of political dynamics in the African context
• Discussion on intergenerational justice and its implications for community healing
• Religion plays a significant role in promoting reconciliation and healing among communities in South Sudan.
• Youth perspectives highlight the need for inclusive dialogues involving both generations.
• The study suggests that understanding local religious dynamics can inform better policy approaches for peace building.

Abstract