Religion, Civil Society, and Peace in Northern Ireland

by Francis Teeney (Contributor), Francis Teeney (Contributor), John D. Brewer (Author), Gareth I. Higgins (Contributor)

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  Illustrated
  2013

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  Religion is traditionally portrayed as nothing but trouble in Ireland, but the churches played a key role in Northern Ireland's peace process. This study challenges many existing assumptions about the peace process, drawing on four years of interviewing with those involved, including church leaders, politicians, and paramilitary members.