Without reconciliation, peace is just electoral propaganda

TL;DR

The term 'reconciliation' is notably absent from the discourse surrounding peace promises in Colombia's presidential campaigns.
Peace has become an electoral slogan, while reconciliation implies relinquishing the political profitability of enmity.
The Gospel message from John 20:19-23 presents peace as a restoration of broken relationships and dignity, not mere absence of conflict.
Christ's message of peace is a mission to be artisans of reconciliation, involving forgiveness and the Holy Spirit.
Forgiveness is crucial for breaking cycles of enmity and preventing hatred from defining the future, especially in a political climate of vulgarity and humiliation.
A society cannot reconcile if its leaders profit from deepening open wounds.
Peace reduced to political agreements or agenda imposition is fragile; reconciliation demands moderating language and acknowledging limits.
The Gospel offers a 'will to peace' over a 'will to power,' emphasizing concrete decisions to rebuild broken human connections.
True peace is not decreed but is given and received in the logic of the economy of the gift, devoid of self-interest.

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