'Reconciliation between our communities, following all the hurt and distress of 2000, is a critical part of the reconstruction of the country.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reconciliation after the 2000 distress is vital for rebuilding the country.
- In plain terms
- Fixing relationships after 2000 is key to rebuilding.
- What can you take from it?
- Reconciliation is essential for rebuilding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is needed for true reconciliation?
- How do you rebuild a broken country?
Another view
Forgetting past hurt might prevent true resolution.
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