Faith Matters

Seventy Times Seven - A Conversation with Chad Ford

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Apr 26, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Power Saw vs. Screwdriver Anecdote

  • Chad Ford shared a story of being humiliated on stage when his peacebuilding role was compared to a tiny screwdriver against violent tools like a power saw.
  • Later, he realized his harsh response wounded a colleague and hindered peace efforts, showing the importance of approach, not just message.
INSIGHT

The Cost of Victory in Conflict

  • Winning an argument may energize supporters but can escalate conflicts and create lasting enmity.
  • Effective peacebuilding requires humility and ethical conduct, not merely proving a point.
ADVICE

Engage Peacefully With Courage

  • Engage in conflict with courage and compassion, avoiding harm without passivity.
  • Reject viewing peacebuilding as compromise; see it as a radical act of reconciliation beyond simply flipping tables or force.
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