Collaborating With the Enemy: How to pursue peace

Posted on 07/14/2025
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Rev. Dr. Jonathan Smith

High Conflict by Amanda Ripley
Collaborating with the Enemy by Adam Kahane

Romans 12:17-21

Good Conflict vs. High Conflict

Three standard strategies to approach conflict:
1. Adapt
2. Force
3. Exit

The Jesus Way:
Engage

An example from the 2012 Peace talks between Colombia Government and FARC leaders

The challenge:
Who is your enemy right now? Don't wait for them to make the first move. Take the first step to break the cycle because of what Jesus did for you.

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