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The Chaplains Service representing a cross-section of the religious communities in SA, provides spiritual leadership to DOD members at home and on deployment in order to build human capacity that enhances spiritual, ethical and human wholeness. It does so within the context of religious diversity, taking cognizance of the transformation imperatives of the DOD and in support of democratic peace-building in Africa. read more

RESOLUTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MILITARY CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS CONFERENCE, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 1-6 FEBRUARY 2009

The theme of the Conference was: “The role of the Chaplain in Reconciliation and Healing in Post-Conflict Reconstruction”.

After the lectures by various keynote speakers, small groups were formed and these relevant questions were discussed.

• Consider the tensions involved in pastoral/prophetic (reconciliation) ministry. Discuss any boundaries that should not be crossed.
• Is it possible for Chaplains to get involved in prophetic, reconciliatory ministry while being deployed?
• What are the vehicles/structures by which Chaplains can pursue reconciliatory ministry?
• Provide examples of significant ministry in post-conflict situations.
  

After considering the feedback from the four discussion groups on the abovementioned questions, the following principles and resolutions were adopted by the conference.

A. General underlying principles

B. Resolutions on Reconciliation and Healing (R&H)

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