Justice and Forgiveness: Self-Responsibility and Human Dignity in the Midst of Confiict

Authors

Rakiya Farah, Sidra Medical and Research CenterFollow

Abstract

Amartya Sen (2006) notes, "The world in which we live is not only unjust, it is, arguably, extraordinarily unjust" (p. 237). We live in an imperfect world. Of that, there is no doubt. One of the defining features of the last century has been the sheer extent of social disintegration, economic turmoil, and human violence made more potent by technological advancement. It is no surprise, then, that the role of leadership has been placed under increasing scrutiny as the world seeks new ways to address its problems. The question of justice in an imperfect and conflict-ridden world is a fundamental one for servant-leadership practitioners who, according to Robert Greenleaf (2002), are concerned with "remaking the world" (p. 318), first by attending to the inner self, and then by radiating the fullness of that self out into the world. Greenleaf's characterization of that process as a kind of "inner radiance" (p. 308) is as beautiful as it is wise, for a self that can resist the assaults of the world is a self that can shine its light onto the world.

Recommended Citation

Farah, Rakiya (2011) "Justice and Forgiveness: Self-Responsibility and Human Dignity in the Midst of Confiict," International Journal of Servant-Leadership: Vol. 7, Article 16.
DOI: 10.33972/ijsl.174
Available at: https://repository.gonzaga.edu/ijsl/vol7/iss1/16

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