Dimapur, March 21 (MExN): For achieving peace in the society, besides dialogue, resolution and reconciliation, reconstruction is also very much important for any peace to be permanent, Aküm Longchari, the Managing Director of The Morung Express said at a seminar on Peace is Possible here at the IMC centre today.
Longchari, who was speaking on the topic of ‘peace is possible through conflict resolution’, much to the surprise of the audience said that it is through honest dialogue that ‘we transcend insecurity and the fears of uncertainty.’
“This dialogue will facilitate the interplay between resolution, reconciliation and reconstruction. These three processes are intertwined with one another, and each one on their own is limited though together contribute to the dynamic of transformation” said Longchari.
Central to his lecture, Longchari said that peace is about creating a condition of a shared humanity where everyone can have a dignified existence. “The question of peace is in essence directly related to the idea of a shared humanity, for no peace would be possible to sustain or even arrive at if it does not lead to a condition of a shared humanity” said Longchari.
Longchari said that a shared humanity does not limit peace as mere absence of war and violence, but constructs peace as a dynamic and interdependent existential reality in which people live with dignity; and freely determine and exercise their freedom. “A shared humanity is constantly conscious and engaged with the process of defining and building the future” he added.
“Peace is possible, when we are committed to listening and reasoning together with clarity and foresight. Through honest dialogue we can explore together new and respectful approaches to address conflicting interests in more creative, imaginative and peaceful ways. Peace becomes meaningful when we are able to overcome the core issues of conflict, and not by avoiding them. By transforming injustice to justice, peace is possible” he said.
The lecture of the Managing Director of The Morung Express evoked instant response from the audience. Rev Kari Longchar, after the lecture said that the inclusion of the word ‘reconstruction’ has been mentioned for the first time and said that the church will also look in that direction while involving in the Indo Naga Peace talks.
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