148. Epilogue: Jesus and the peace the world cannot give
Jesus is the Prince of Peace and the model for all because he suppressed his ego by giving up his divine identity to become man and by refusing to fight back when humans threatened him.’
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147. Canon Law and Conflict and Controversy Prevention
Church also promotes conflict prevention and controversy prevention through the establishment of institutions and ecclesiastical offices to administer sacraments and these institutions.
146: Reconciliation: The Meeting Place
Psalm 85:10: Mercy and truth have met each other: justice and peace have kissed.
145. Conflict Management and win-win outcome: The Jerusalem Council
The Jerusalem Council is an instance where the Church adopted a win-win approach, rather than a win-lose or compromise approach, in managing a situation.
144. Jesus and Conflict: Pilate’s murder of the Jews
If Jesus had condemned Pilate or supported the Jews, Jesus would have been considered the figurehead for the opposition against Roman rule
143. Jesus and Conflict: Evangelisation and Conflict Prevention
One must realise that religious services today are now a commodity, whereby belonging to a religious community depends largely on the ability of that religious denomination to deliver the desired religious goodies.
142: Jesus and Conflict: Jesus’ disciples eating without washing their hands
Jesus sharply criticised the Jewish leaders and explained the reason for his strong criticism.
141. Jesus and Conflict: Jesus’ apostles plucking grains on Sabbath
Jesus shows us that human life and welfare are the most important determiners of legislation and law interpretation.
140. Jesus and Conflict: The Apostles not fasting
Jesus teaches that we should clarify our right actions once they threaten the public interest and the common good.
139. Jesus and Conflict: An unnamed woman anoints Jesus’ head
The disciples had no moral authority to create tensions nor discourage a woman who was grateful to Christ.