Context - Conflict
A conflict’s importance lies not in its causes but in its consequences.
At the heart of conflict is fear.
It is through conflict that we grow.
Encountering conflict changes both those with power and those without power.
Conflict can be a catalyst for change.
Fear and ignorance generally have catastrophic consequences.
In conflict there are no winners, only losers.
Revived from an old thread:
Conflict and injustice arise from the human rive for power over others
"The prime instigator of conflict is fear"
Ignorance is the main reason that conflict occurs
"The reasons for conflict are never simple"
Conflict and injustice arise from the human drive for power over others
Encounters with conflict arise from miscommunication.
The reasons why conflict occurs, are less important than how conflict is resolved.
At the heart of conflict is fear.
Encountering conflict changes both those with power and those without power
A conflict’s importance lies not in its causes but in its consequences.
In conflict there are no winners, only losers
It is through conflict that we grow.
Conflict can be a catalyst for change
Fear and ignorance generally have catastrophic consequences
There are both winners and losers in conflict
Survivors of conflict are forever shaped by their experiences.
“The most significant divisions in any community are not ethical or moral, but personal animosities, insecurities and greed”
Conflict is inevitable and it is a fact of life that stronger social groups will win out over weaker ones. Discuss
Conflict occurs between the powerful and the powerless
The best way to deal with conflict is head-on, not by avoiding it.
The search for truth and justice is vital in resolving conflicts.
Conflict is resolved through better understanding
Conflicts may be difficult to resolve
Conflicts involve a clash of ideas, interests and expectations
People’s responses to conflict vary
Who we are is truly tested and proven when we encounter conflict.
Conflict can reveal unexpected qualities in an individual.
Conflict has only negative effects on individuals.
Conflict is inevitable, the way we deal with it is not
Credit to EPL:
- "Conflict is inevitable and the consequences are felt for generations."
- "Conflict is born out of ignorance, intolerance and fear."
- "Changes born of conflict are not all bad."
- "It is possible to resolve conflict, but sometimes we choose not to do."
- "Conflict is a catalyst for change."
- "In times of conflict, ordinary people find themselves capable of great things."