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The Way Forward For Kenya â Forgiveness
A young Kenyan reflects on the crisis in her country.
Ann Njeri, Kenya
03 March 2008
http://www.iofc.org/en/resources/editorial/5838.html
A young Kenyan reflects on the crisis in her country.
Responding to Ann
Before I live in peaceful country Kenya, more than 17 years as refugee because I have withstood the worst of tribalism. And I am wondering now Ann what happening? Anyway, that is big problems in Africa Nations new varsity name and strategy of ethnicity is the best gift to politician. Ethnicity took a back seat in elections previously characterized by tribalism and clan feuds many African countries.
I do not have problem with raise awareness, Increase social Investment in tribes or develop new mechanisms for enabling to be self- sustainable that will support the tribes.
However, this practice may be affecting our society. Especially the future generation, who have been not know about nationalism in their lifetime. They were surprised ideological persuasions agree to work together.
Ethnic and other parochial considerations will largely dictate Nationalism has been sacrificed at the altar of tribalism at this rate; national unity will forever remain elusive. Ethnicity is a national cancer.
In addition, what you said is true we all look for peace. However, I am convinced that lasting peace comes from forgiveness. Forgiveness and reconciliation lead to the lasting peace. It consists of mending broken relationships and restoring respect for the person with whom we were in conflict in the grass level. It is an action where in each person recognizes his mistakes and asks for forgiveness. To reconcile one another, all men need to be humble: those who ask for forgiveness and those who are asked to give it. We have to forgive because God alone is Holy and we, all men, are forgiven sinners. We forgive not because we feel to, but because we have to fulfill Gods command. Martin Luther King said it well, Forgiveness is not an occasional action but a permanent action. By forgiving, we recognize that we possess no right to avenge ourselves against our brothers or enemies, for God Himself have promised to avenge (Rom.12:19). Lasting peace arises from the reconciliation
brought about by forgiveness.
What can I suggest then? Pray to God to give them strength to reconcile themselves. He is ready to help us if we ask Him. May God bless all those who desire peace among themselves, and who involve themselves in helping others to achieve it? Ann be strong to bring that peace among all Kenyas in the grass root level.
That is my daily pray for the Kenyan Nation and May God bless you peace
Hailay Araya
Canada Calgary
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