Peace and Justice (Сorrymela)

1) Outline the background of Corrymeelas give.The problems in Ireland began with Catholics lacking(p) to regain their control of Ireland whilst Protestants wished to re of import at a lower place British rule. The sectarian strife divided the religious denominations in Ireland (Catholics and Protestants). This led to The Troubles (1964-1994) where many another(prenominal) pot were killed in the make doing amidst the two religious sects.2) What has the partnership achieved all over the years?Corrymeela, started in 1965, acts as a place of refuge where pile rout out take their families and children away from the strife and force-out. It is besides a meeting place where plenty of conglomerate faiths, beliefs, cultures and backgrounds argon brought to motherher. They spring with people to help cease the fighting and conflicts to reunify the people of Ireland, regardless of their faiths.3) Why was the B completelyycastle union situated in such a remote spot?Ballycastle was primarily selected for practicality it was of a suit adequate to(p) size and was for sale. It is also, however, remote from the publish and violence that takes place in Ireland, so was a good location for a refuge centre.4) Where did the volunteers come from?El Salvador, France, Africa, Canada and Ireland5) find out some of the symbolism of the Croi.The Croi is used as a place of informal reverence in the Corrymeela community, instead of hosting such sessions in a perform. To get down feather the Croi, whose front windowpane held the words of the prayer of St Francis, so that intermission was situated on the handle to enter or leave you had to touch quietness. The main room was a circle, reflecting that no maven is more important than anyone else and that their venerate is all comprehensive. On the central table stood a Celtic cross, an open Bible and a Candle whose holder came from Desdon. In the launching room stood a cross from El Salvador and a horse from Sweden showing the shape of cultures that visit the community.6) Explain whether the Croi is pixilatedt to be inclusive or exclusive.Inclusive the circular room, gifts from various cultures and worship led by the temporality (any member of the congregation)7) Describe briefly bathroom McCourts tour of Derry.John led us round Londonderry and described to us the chronicle of northern Ireland, about the division of the Catholics and Protestants, specifically that of the local history of Derry the apprentice boys and their adjoin/the activities on Bloody Sunday.8) Why was the closing part of his talk so stringy?He pointed out, whilst we looked down on the Bogside, the places where tether of his friends had been killed in The Troubles and allowed us to look at the murals drawn on the walls of the buildings to commemorate these times. He and then led us down to where the blockade had originally stood and been stormed by British soldiers, to break into the area that the Catholics had se ctioned off, on Bloody Sunday (the day of an learner Boys march). He then took us to a square where he watched his friend get shot showing us the skunk holes in the wall and describing, in detail, his personalized experience of the events.9) What did David Quinney-Mee outline as evidentiary factors in El Salvador?Its an extremely brusk, round-backed country with 14 very privileged families. The military have a sour a powerful influence, gun nuisance is rampant and people often disappear. Oscar Romero considered a hero. Liberation theology.10) Describe briefly the mail in El Salvador immediately.There are two prevailing bunchs MS13 and 18th road. MS13 originated in Los Angeles and is possibly the largest gang in the world. It started because the courtly War had shown the El Salvadorians real violence and horror witnessing such things as friends world shot dead with machine guns, and those who emigrated to the States saw that the most violence at that place was the occ asional stabbing or beating. They then chose to show Americans what real violence was by creating MS13. When the Civil War ended in 1992 they moved back to El Salvador and brought their gang culture with them. The origins of the rivalry with 18th Street isnt really k directlyn, but is believed to have started over something as petty as a fight at a party. They now join the gangs because they have little else as they lose their families to the fights, and so continue to fight for revenge, for something to do and simply because they belong to opposing gangs. There are separate prisons for each(prenominal) gang and they are guarded from the outside, whilst the internal is run by the prisoners like a small town.11) How are the Churches perceived today in El Salvador?Archbishop Oscar Romero identified with the poor, and so now the churches are perceived in a more positive light. They arent seen as part of the establishment as they at a time were.General Considerations12) Why should C hristians work for placidity? Human need, Gods will13) Why should Christians work for rightness?Gods will the 10 commandments, the paper that we are stewards of the earth.Human need poor quality of life, unfair distribution of wealth, throe etc.14) Can calm be achieved without justice?Perhaps in the slight term peace can be achieve, by stopping all fighting. just if this is achieved unjustly it will inevitably expand to a rebellion as people will fight for justice.15) What does peace mean?Absence of war. Harmony. Wholeness. Happiness. Tranquillity.16) What does justice mean?Fairness. Equality.17) What hale known Christians have worked for peace and justice?Martin Luther King. Nelson Mandela. Desmond Tutu. Gordon Wilson 1987 Remembrance Day bomb killed his daughter, so he spoke to the people development his experience.18) How is John McCourt working for peace and justice as a member of the Corrymeela community?By speaking out he is spreading a message that highlights the f utility of the fighting. By speaking from experience, not hatred, he is able to connect with people who have muddled as he has without losing rationality. He acts as a mediator in Northern Ireland.19) Having visited both Iona and Corrymeela explain the similarities and differences in their work for Peace and Justice.Iona more structure (though dormant open) worship based on church attendance and singing bringing unneurotic of different cultures/people more traditional, though still led mainly by the laity wider, international focus (e.g. poverty, peace & justice worldwide) spiritual.Corrymeela more spontaneous worship led completely by laity open and inclusive to contributions from all members peace making localised focus on conflict and resolution action otherworldliness less conventional/traditional.