Metaphorical Bridge-building for Promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence
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Van der Walt, Johannes
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After briefly sketching the tumultuous nature of life in modern societies, the author calls on the reader to imagine for him- or herself the construction of a metaphorical traffic intersection that would enable those who make use of it to ‘fly over’ all the mayhem and disturbances. The proposed ‘flyover’ consists of three sub-structures or ‘bridges’, namely social capital, spirituality and education. A discussion of each of these sub-structures is followed by a discussion of the combination of all three in a virtual flyover that could contribute to a world characterised by greater understanding, respect, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
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VAN DER WALT, H. 2009. Metaphorical Bridge-building for Promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence. HTS Theological Studies / Hervormde Teologiese Studies, 65(1):280-284, [http://www.hts.org.za/index.php/HTS/index]