AN APPRAISAL OF CHRISTIAN ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION IN SANKERA AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
This study critically appraises Christian ethical principles of forgiveness and reconciliation as tools for peace building in Sankera, Benue State, Nigeria. Drawing on biblical theology and African ethical perspectives, it examines the theological basis of divine forgiveness and its implications for communal violence. While forgiveness and Reconciliation are central to Christian ethics and essential for healing, their application in Sankera is complicated by issues of justice, accountability, and culture. The study argues that authentic Christian forgiveness must incorporate truth and restitution to avoid sustaining injustice. It concludes that a contextualized theology of reconciliation, rooted in scripture and African communitarian values, can help restore trust and social cohesion in Sankera.
Keywords: Christianity, Ethical Principles, Violence, Forgiveness, Reconciliation & Peace building.