‘Racism, the Thorn in the Human’s Peaceful Coexistence’ released

Mokokchung, June 15 (MExN): The Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action (CCPRA) publication entitled “Racism, the Thorn in the Human’s Peaceful Coexistence” edited by A. Temjen Jamir was officially released by Principal of Clark Theological College Rev. Dr. Marnungsang in function organized at multi-purpose Hall, CTC on June 14.  

While releasing the book, the Principal observed that publication of such an important academic and well researched book that addresses one of the very crucial issues that confronts both Church and Society is a challenge and commitment of the CCPRA and for which he thanked the Centre, the editor and the essay contributors.  

Problem of racism- a contextual reality

Academic Dean of the College, Rev. Dr. A. Temjen Jamir, the editor of the book, while introducing the book said that the present book is the outcome of the papers read by scholars during the National Seminar organized by Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action on the theme “Racism, the Thorn in Humanity’s Coexistence” held at Clark Theological College on November 5 and 6, 2015.  

The editor said that the present book addresses the evils of Racism from multi perspectives and disciplines. He also said that, the problem of racism is not just a theological or academic issue but a contextual reality faced by minorities and unfortunately continue to experience by North East people in the contemporary India.  

Provoke consciousness on evils of racism

The book carries the keynote addressed by Prof. Samuel George and 12 well researched and exhaustive essays by scholars from different perspectives and disciplines such as biblical, theological, ethical, historical, legal, gender, tribal, ministerial and media.  

The editor acknowledged that the present book does not intend to provide solution or readymade answers to the evils of Racism in our contemporary society but hoped that the essays as intended, certainly will provoke the thoughts of the readers to be conscious of the evils of racism, identify and acknowledge the seen and unseen barriers that generate and multiply evils of racism in our contemporary society. He prays that the present book will help and motivate the readers to establish radical openness to “others” and leads to endless search for truth and justice that embraces “ALL” for peaceful coexistence.  

Voice for Justice Vol. III

During the same function, the Principal also officially dedicated and displayed the documentation on Voice for Justice Vol. III. This Voice for Justice Vol. III is divided into two sections, the first section is about activities of Nagaland Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation and the second section is on collection of Peace Articles and Corruption Issues in Nagaland. This documentation on Voice for Justice Vol. III is a collection of articles, write-ups and activities appeared in local news papers during the last few years.  

The Principal said that the CTC and its resourceful faculty community have produced several well researched and high quality academic books and articles in the recent past few years, which he said is the clear sign of academic growth and maturity and therefore encouraged the august house to continue contributing more even in the days to come.  

This was stated by Imtiwala Imchen, Programme Coordinator, CCPRA in an official communiqué.