The Churches strive to provide their faithful with pastoral support and theological insight, even as the community's self-understanding evolves amidst a pluralistic environment.

This collection of texts explores various ways in which the Churches of the Orthodox tradition respond to the challenges of a postmodern world. The authors identify the opportunities that our era presents for Christian witness, promoting through their contributions the goal of healing wounds and renewal within a diverse society.

The discussion includes the following topics: cultural identity and nationalist conflict, globalization and human rights, violence, forgiveness and reconciliation, global mission and spirituality.

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