Veritas
Volume 34, 2016, Pages 33-60

The historical memory in the process of pastoral support to displaced persons [La memoria histórica en los procesos de acompañamiento pastoral a personas en situación de desplazamiento] (Article)

Vélez O.C. , Sierra Á.M. , Rodríguez A. , Becerra S.
  • a Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
  • b Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
  • c Universidad Universitaria Agustiniana, Colombia
  • d Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia

Abstract

In socio-political processes of overcoming armed conflict, the Historical Memory is taking a central point because of the role it plays for effective reconciliation where "truth, reparation and forgiveness" are part of that process. Christian experience, as memory community has much to contribute to articulate the critical reflection about what memory, from where, from whom; with the liberating potential of the God who takes the side of the victims and doesn't allow to forget them neither their pain and seeks transformation. Besides, incorporate the gender perspective, allow to recognize the gender differences and their influences in the recovery of historical memory. Show the relevance of these articulations is the purpose of this article with an invitation to transform urban pastoral in order to support displaced people.

Author Keywords

memory victims Gender Urban pastoral displacement

Index Keywords

[No Keywords available]
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84986588461&partnerID=40&md5=631b30f2a52eea058d69747e60e68d26
ISSN: 07174675
Original Language: Spanish