Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This interdisciplinary study explores what major spiritual traditions say in text, tradition, and current practice about criminal justice in general and Restorative Justice in particular. It reflects the close collaboration of scholars and professionals engaged in multifaith reflection on the theory and practice of criminal law. A variety of traditions are explored: Aboriginal spirituality, Buddhism, Chinese religions, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. Drawing on a wide range of literature and experience in the field of Restorative Justice and recognizing the ongoing interdisciplinary research into the complex relationships between religion and violence, the contributors clarify how faith-based principles of reconciliation, restoration, and healing might be implemented in pluralistic multicultural societies.
Synopsis
Explores the concept of Restorative Justice in diverse spiritual traditions.
Synopsis
Michael L. Hadley is a Professor of Germanic Studies and a Fellow at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria, Canada. He has published several books, including God's Little Ships: A History of the Columbia Coast Mission.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-240) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction: multifaith reflection on criminal justice / Michael L. Hadley -- Restorative justice and the philosophical theories of criminal punishment / Conrad G. Brunk -- The case for aboriginal justice and healing: the self perceived through a broken mirror / Arthur W. Blue and Meredith A. Rogers Blue -- Healing justice: a Buddhist perspective / David R. Loy -- The spirit and practice of restorative justice in Chinese culture / Edwin C. Hui and Kaijun Geng -- Christianity: the rediscovery of restorative justice / Pierre Allard and Wayne Northey -- Justice in Hinduism / Ron Neufeldt -- Restorative justice in Islam: theory and practice / Nawal H. Ammar -- Jewish perspectives on restorative justice / Eliezer Segal -- Sikhism and restorative justice: theory and practice / Pashaura Singh -- Epilogue: justice as hope / Bria Huculak.