Dimapur, June 17 (EMN): The Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action (CCPRA) publication entitled “Racism, the Thorn in the Human’s Peaceful Coexistence” edited by A. Temjen Jamir was officially released by the Principal of the Clark Theological College, Rev. Dr. Marnungsang at Multi-Purpose Hall, Clark Theological College on June 14.
Releasing the book, the principal, Dr. Marnungsang informed the august gathering that the CCPRA continue to be a unique wing in the Ministry of Clark Theological College from its inception in 2009. He said that CCPRA has been actively involved in the promotion of peace that continues to strengthen the vision and mission of Clark Theological College. He further observed that publication of such an important academic and well researched book that addresses one of the very crucial issues that confronts both Church and Society is a challenge and commitment of the CCPRA and for which he thanked the Centre, the editor and the essay contributors.
Academic dean of the college, Rev. Dr. A. Temjen Jamir, the editor of the book, while introducing the book said that the present book is the outcome of the papers read by scholars during the National Seminar organized by Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action on the theme “Racism, the Thorn in Humanity’s Coexistence” held at Clark Theological College on November 5 and 6, 2015. The editor said that the present book addresses the evils of racism from multi perspectives and disciplines. He also said that, the problem of racism is not just a theological or academic issue but a contextual reality faced by minorities and unfortunately continue to experience by North East people in the contemporary India.
The book carries the key note addressed by Prof. Samuel George and 12 well researched and exhaustive essays by scholars from different perspectives and disciplines such as biblical, theological, ethical, historical, legal, gender, tribal, ministerial and media.
The editor further acknowledged that the present book does not intend to provide solution or readymade answers to the evils of Racism in our contemporary society but hoped that the essays as intended, certainly will provoke the thoughts of the readers to be conscious of the evils of racism, identify and acknowledge the seen and unseen barriers that generate and multiply evils of racism in our contemporary society and most of all, pray that the present book will help and motivate the readers to establish radical openness to “others” and leads to endless search for truth and justice that embraces “all” for peaceful coexistence.
During the same function, the principal also officially dedicated and displayed the documentation on ‘Voice for Justice Vol. III.’ The documentary is divided into two sections, the first section is about activities of ACAUT Nagaland against corruption and unabated taxation and the second section is on collection of peace articles and corruption issues in Nagaland. It is a collection of articles, write-ups and activities appeared in local news papers during the last few years.
The principal expressed that the third volume on Voice for Justice too will provide resourceful information and materials and continue to benefit researchers and academic community.
He also said that the Clark Theological College and its resourceful faculty community have produced several well researched and high quality academic books and articles in the recent past few years, which he said is the clear sign of academic growth and maturity and therefore encouraged the august house to continue contributing more even in the days to come. This was stated by Imtiwala Imchen, Programme Coordinator, CCPRA in an official communiqué.
