Reconciliation and forgiveness is inextricably linked to the identity and unity we develop as a nation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Forgiveness and reconciliation are deeply connected to building a unified national identity.
- In plain terms
- You cannot have unity without forgiveness and reconciliation.
- What can you take from it?
- Build identity through forgiveness to unite the nation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is forgiveness required for identity?
- How does identity unite people?
Another view
Identity can sometimes exclude groups rather than include them.
More from Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi
The critical element is inclusiveness. It is only when the model we adopt and implement is one all can accept, can the prospect of genuine and lasting reconcil…
Permalink to quote #45 They (Indo-Fijians) came as indentured laborers to this land and were treated harshly. They had little reason to be grateful to their colonial masters and like…
Permalink to quote #47 There is some suggestion that the Fijian model ought to be adopted as being the first people, the host culture, the landowners and the majority of the populati…
Permalink to quote #44
Related quotes
'The Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unit Bill is about unity. It is abut forgiveness and working together. Above all, it s about the security of our future - di…
Ratu Naiqama LalabalavuRatu Naiqama Lalabalavu quote #2 'With a resounding yes I say we can reconcile and that it really is a matter of the heart.' (27 July 2005)
Laisenia QaraseLaisenia Qarase quote #19 'Two thousand and five is our Year of Forgiveness in Fiji. Again, we are seeking God's help in reconciliation and in making the country whole. Each of the grea…
Laisenia QaraseLaisenia Qarase quote #21