Alejandro Posada-Téllez and Peacebuilding Efforts in Colombia

06/11/2024 37 min Temporada 2 Episodio 4
Alejandro Posada-Téllez and Peacebuilding Efforts in Colombia

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In this episode of Healing Theology Podcast, host Alejandra Salemi sits down with Alejandro Posada-Téllez, a Ph.D. candidate in International Relations at the University of Oxford, to explore the transformative work of peacebuilding and its intersections with religion, public health, and community healing. Alejandro shares insights from his extensive research on transitional justice and his on-the-ground peacebuilding efforts in Colombia. He discusses the evolving role of the Catholic Church in mediating peace, the challenges of reconciling religion with secular institutions like the United Nations, and how faith-based practices could support mental health in conflict-affected areas. Tune in for a compelling conversation that examines how interdisciplinary approaches can foster societal healing and create lasting pathways to peace.

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