The Imam and the Pastor (10 Minute clip)

The Imam and the Pastor' depicts the reconciliation between Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye, and the peace-making initiatives which have flowed from it. The film, narrated by Rageh Omaar, shows that it is possible for the perpetrators of inter-religious violence to become instigators of peace. It is both a story of forgiveness and a case study of grass-root initiatives to rebuild communities torn apart by conflict. This is the first 10 minutes of the documentary available on DVD from http://www.fltfilms.org.uk

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Peace
• Conflict
• Nigeria
• Muslim
• Christian
• Imam
• Pastor
• Faith
• Resolution

[sabeelmedia]

Very nice, we need more of these stories!

[learninggrid]

This is a remarkable film - voices such as these are seldom heard. It should be known as widely as possible.

What is so striking is that these religious leaders were both intimately involved in the violence they describe. It affected their families and themselves - for Pastor James, the loss of his hand is a daily reminder. So when they preach forgiveness, these are not just words but they are also living the message through their own lives. That gives them authority.