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Applications of Biblical Values to the Local Communities for Conflict-Solving - Management of Social Issues through Principles and Values -

Han, Dong-Gu 1

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The present study aims at exploring the biblical values witnessed in the various cases of conflict and strife in the Bible, and extending their applicability to the realm of actual lives. For this, this article mainly deals with the Pentateuch, especially the book of Genesis, in order to seek biblical values for conflict-solving. 1) Familial union 2) Mediators between two parties for settling conflicts 3) Principle-oriented resolution 4) Problem-solving on the basis of values 5) Concept of God as for all human beings and establishment of a community for serving others We may add more biblical values to these if we continue to look into other places in the OT besides the Pentateuch, and also the NT. For the purpose of implementing biblical values in present situations, this study delves into the AGREE model, which is used for conflictresolving in the are a of leadership. We were able to confirm, in conclusion, that this model, with slight modification, is applicable as an important tool for conflict-solving. However, we could not apply this model to an actual situation for conflict-resolving. Nonetheless, we found a test case for this model. Over the issue of building a power transmission tower, there arose a conflict between residents in Gunsan Cit y - both the emergency body and the Christian association working as its representative - and the parties to the construction (Korean Electric Power Corp. and the Gunsan municipal office). In the mean-time, a committee for citizens’ interests, known as the Anti-corruption & Civil Rights Commission of Korea, played an important role in solving the problem peacefully. The present writers have applied the AGREE model to the ongoing process, and tried to find out how biblical values worked in the process of conflict-resolving. In doing so, we were able to testify that biblical values for conflict-resolving can also be used in the context of everyday life. The present writers wish that an individual church or a local Christian union might play a practical role in addressing various issues arising from every corner of society in this country. By doing so, the Korean church would accomplish an effective expansion of the gospel.

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