Is Mediation an option in relation to Dispute Resolution in Christian Communities?

Abstract

This dissertation provides a wide overview of Mediation as an Alternative to Dispute Resolution, conflicts, communities, religion and the relationship between mediation and religion. Although mediation for religions may involve many religious communities throughout the globe, the object for this research reflects primarily the vision of Christian communities throughout what the scriptures say about mediation, regarding its importance for believers, and practitioners of faith who many times face conflicts within their community and also for those who are not part of the community. The methodology and methods were structured for this research in the ontology, regarding the relativism since the research obtained subjective answers and literature reviews. The research paradigm defined the epistemology as emic, with inductive methodology and qualitative analysis to data collection.