Metaphorical bridge-building for promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence
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Van der Walt, Johannes L.
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OpenJournals Publishing
Abstract
After briefl y 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 traffi c intersection
that would enable those who make use of it to ‘fl y over’ all the mayhem and disturbances. The
proposed ‘fl yover’ 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 fl yover that could contribute to a world characterised by
greater understanding, respect, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
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Religion, Spirituality, Social capital, Diversity, Multiculturalism
Sustainable Development Goals
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Van der Walt, J.L., 2009,‘Metaphorical bridgebuilding for promoting understanding and peaceful coexistence’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 65(1),Art. #299, 5 pages. DOI:10.4102/hts.v65i1.299.