Directors Meeting 2008
Peace Building in the Context of Mission and Ecumenism in ACISCA/OIKOSNET ASIA.
December 26-29, 2008
Students Christian Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Human history reveals the fact that human beings always wish to live in peace, tranquility and prosperity. Building peace has been an illusive goal of civilizations throughout history. The inherent nature of humans to secure their own vested interests has played a very negative role in alienating humans from each other. God created humans to propagate love, peace and uphold the human dignity and justice, but unfortunately, the same became a victim of hatred and prejudices, which destroyed the social fabric.
“Peace” is common word that we could find every where in our daily life and in all situations. All religious Holy books and teachings deal with peace. For example in Christianity we say “Shalom”, in Islam “Salaam” and “Shanty” in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Once, Mother Theresa said, “Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you do, something you are, something you give away.”
Dr. John Zechariah in his opening address highlighted:
1. What it means to build a Lasting Peace:
2. Peace Making and Peace Keeping:
3. Peace Building Measures:
4. Difference in Western and Eastern Approach:
5. The Role of Ecumenism:
5. The Mission and Ecumenism of ACISCA/Oikosnet Asia.
The theme was well presented by resources persons and discussed with great interest and meaningfully;
Dr. John Zechariah, Chairman ACISCA (Opening Address)
Peace Building in the Context of Mission and Ecumenism in ACISCA
Dr. Prawate Kidran, General Secretary CCA
Wider Ecumenism and Spirituality in the Context Peace in Asia
Rev. Dr. Chuleephan Srisoonthorn
Developing Leadership toward Peace Building
MI. Chaturapit Chompunut
Present and Future Social and Economic Reality in Asia
Mr. Sudhakar Ramteke, Dr. Felix Sugirtharaj and Ms. Priscilla Atual expressed their views on the theme.
Monday 29th was ACISCA business session. The proceedings of the meeting already sent to center’s directors.
Contact: Dr. John Zechariah, issa.zechariah@gmail.com
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