Finding Hope in Rwanda: Christianity in Rwanda Before, During, and After the Genocide

Abstract

The battle for reconciliation, justice and peace in Rwanda will be an ongoing process and it is unsure whether it will ultimately be achieved. Yet, Rwanda will always remain a genocide that gives much information and explanation to why studying the rqle of religion is so vital to the overall understanding of the horrendous tragedy of genocide. As the first chapter described the historical events that occurred during Rwanda's colonialism, post-independence, civil war and the actual genocide, it conveyed the various highlights and attitudes that were a huge impact on the conflict. Having a cohesive timeline of the events gives the audience a solid base to understand what happened. Clarification of the catastrophe is significant to have be fore loo king at the complex role of Christianity.