Practical Conflict Resolution Strategies among the Clergy in Relation to both Biblical and Traditional Cultural Beliefs

Most pastors in Kenya are highly respected and consulted in many social matters. Indeed, when it comes to disputes, whether between individuals in the church, or in the community, whether groups in the church or in the larger community, pastors’ opinions are sought. All participants revealed that there was correlation between their practices, biblical teachings and their traditional cultural beliefs. They stated that the Bible served as a filter through which their culture was checked. Additionally, they saw correlation in the sense that Bible and their culture were interrelated and integrated in some important ways. They also identified differences and similarities between their culture and biblical teachings. Finally, they pointed out the differences between their culture and the biblical teachings