Discussing the concept of conflict resolution and the importance of peaceful coexistence in the community, including the practice of taking time to cool off and resolve conflicts before they become violent.
In a polarized America, it becomes challenging to find common ground between Democrats and Republicans, Vaxes and anti-Vaxes, and different ideologies. The author proposes that instead of taking one side, we must remember to take the third side and find a middle ground.
The National Peace Accord in South Africa formed committees at the neighborhood, district, state and national level to bring people of all races and classes together to stop political violence and make a shift towards conflict resolution. Crossing ideological, religious and other lines can help achieve a common goal and bring people together.
Conflict is necessary for addressing injustices and driving change in society, but it can be transformed from destructive to constructive means. Transformation of conflict is the more modest but valuable goal.
Being unwilling to compromise and holding fast to beliefs without growth can lead to dysfunction in marriages, just as it does in politics.