A paz em Santo Agostinho: que contributo para Moçambique

Abstract

Most of the social and political problems that our modern societies have derive from the lack of dialogue between members of society. Often, within society, there are social actors who are excluded in various activities, it can be in the making of a decision, views, approval of certain laws, the poor distribution of savings or public revenues, an example can be given of parties between parties, parties with the people, the government and people, government and civil society, as a consequence of this, conflicts and violence arise that endanger peace. This research seeks to reflect the mechanisms for maintaining peace and good coexistence of individuals within a society, particularly in Mozambique. It is thought that it is by identifying the obstacles to peace that one can look for ways to overcome them in order to build a society of peace. Saint Augustine is a philosopher of the Middle Ages, above all, his work “City of God” is a magnificent essay on Peace and happiness. In this work, as we will see, Augustine starts from the assumption that peace is a mission entrusted to men of good will who, within their homes, cities and rural areas, must take care of each other. With this foundation, he makes a great contribution to contemporary times, and it is in this way that the author interests us as a way of helping us reflect on the issue of Peace in our society.