2024/09/19 by Richard A. Davis · 1 voice
Arts and Humanities · Social Sciences · #Christian Theology and Mission #Religion, Society, and Development
paper · doi:10.4324/9781003467236-11
openalex publication_date 2024/09/19 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
In this chapter, Richard A. Davis, a Pakeha New Zealander, navigates the terrain of decolonization and reconciliation in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand&s;s settler colonialism. He examines the allure of reconciliation to Christians and the critical challenges it faces, particularly in resistance from indigenous communities. From the perspective of Decolonial Settler Theology, Davis identifies five boundaries between settlers and indigenous peoples that cannot be ignored in addressing settler colonialism. He advocates for a reconciliation grounded in corrective justice, repentance, and genuine transformation, cautioning against superficial gestures that perpetuate assimilationist agendas. This chapter offers valuable insights into the imperative of decolonial reconciliation and the potential role of Christians as leaders in this ongoing work in Aotearoa New Zealand.