Erasmus | Ulster, forgiveness and faith

Turning a bleeding cheek

In peace-versus-justice debates, religion doesn't always prevail

By B.C. | BELFAST

NORTHERN IRELAND is well endowed with articulate people who have extraordinary, often heart-breaking, stories to tell; and they use colourful imagery to make their point. All that can lead to some memorable radio broadcasts. But even by these high local standards, there was something remarkable about a recent chat show in which the guests of a well-known broadcaster included two people, with very different viewpoints, who speak for victims of the 25-year conflict which mostly ended in 1994.

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