Religion, Social Memory and Conflict

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The book explores the intersection of religion and memory in Colombia, focusing on a 2002 massacre of 79 civilians in a Catholic church. It examines how memorialization strategies serve as tools for religious peacebuilding, emphasizing their role in resisting and denouncing violations of human, ethnic, cultural, and economic rights. Through this analysis, it highlights the significant impact of religious narratives on collective memory and social healing in the aftermath of violence.