Paths of Peace: Historical Heritage, Culture and Faith in Central African Republic is a study that explores how cultural, spiritual, and historical legacies influence reconciliation and social recovery in post-conflict settings.
It examines how communities rebuild trust, address grievances, and heal from violence by drawing on ancestral traditions, religious practices, and shared historical narratives.
The study highlights the complex role of cultural heritage, showing how it can serve as a unifying force that fosters social bonds and conflict resolution, while also acting as a potential source of tension when it reinforces historical grievances or exclusionary identities.
Situating these findings within broader discussions on historical trauma, cultural resilience, and peacebuilding, the research underscores the importance of understanding the cultural dimensions of conflict and recovery.
By looking at the ways oral traditions, rituals, and faith-based initiatives interact with other contemporary peacebuilding efforts, the study offers insights into how cultural resources can be intentionally harnessed to promote justice, reconciliation, and sustainable peace.
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