This study explores the nature of nonviolent action in close relationships through applying a power theory in psychology in a Lutheran protestant context on three constructed cases. Turner’s theory shows that power originates from influence, and that it is pivotal to first change the other person’s thinking through persuasion in order to bring a change in their outward actions. The two-kingdom theory takes us a step further, but in an unexpected direction; it shows the significance of the internal process in the person’s mind and heart prior to the persuasion. Each individual has the potential to end a relationship conflict by first reaching peace within oneself and then inviting the other person to join in the efforts of together transforming the conflict into peace. Thus, the key to conflict resolution process does not lie in one’s persuasion abilities but in the work one does with oneself. According to Luther this work within oneself does not have to be done alone, because God promises to help those who belong to his kingdom. The analysis shows that it is possible to apply the guidelines of nonviolent action in conflicts in close relationships even if not all the methods implemented in larger scale conflicts can be utilized.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:uu-532590 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Juzi, Tiia |
| Publisher | Uppsala universitet, Teologiska institutionen |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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