Politics of Past Evil - Religion, Reconciliation, and Dilemmas of Transitional Justice

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A formidable number of societies all over the world have sought to confront past evil. This volume features a conversation about reconciliation whose common denominator is theology. Theologians, philosophers, and political scientists explore the meaning of reconciliation for the politics of transition. Beyond politics as usual : is reconciliation compatible with liberalism? / Daniel Philpott -- The theological grounds for advocating forgiveness and reconciliation in the sociopolitical realm / Alan J. Torrance -- The place of forgiveness in the actions of the state / Nicholas Wolterstorff -- Interfaith perspectives on reconciliation / David B. Burrell -- The double demands of reconciliation : the case of unified Germany / A. James McAdams -- Restorative justice, political forgiveness, and the possibility of political reconciliation / Mark R. Amstutz -- Northern Ireland : a study of friendship, forgiveness, and reconciliation / Ronald A. Wells -- Conclusion : reconciliation and realism / R. Scott Appleby.