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.
138. Jesus and Conflict: Mary anoints Jesus’ feet
As good as love is, a genuine expression of love can lead to conflict because of third-party involvement.
137. Jesus and Conflict: The sinful woman anoints Jesus’ feet
Positive listening and comparative criticism are two strategies that Jesus teaches mediators.
136. Jesus and Conflict: Jesus eating with sinners
Jesus teaches us to avoid inciting people into action if we cannot support them when challenges arise from that action.