Religious and Social Participation in War-Torn Areas of El Salvador
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs
- Vol. 41 (4), 53-71
- https://doi.org/10.2307/166191
Abstract
The Salvadoran civil war destroyed local community life throughout the province of Morazán. Despite the peace accords, poverty, unequal land distribution, and a “culture of violence” demand structural and institutional transformations well beyond the individual moral regeneration offered by churches. Religion, however, supplies coping tools, especially for youth, women, and repatriated refugees. By focusing on local issues, furthermore, churches are fostering social participation among hitherto disenfranchised groups, a critical element in building an inclusive, robust democracy.Keywords
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