FORMATION OF MORAL CHARACTER THROUGH GLOBAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

Peter Paris

The Review of Faith & International Affairs, 2012, vol. 10, issue 1, 25-28

Abstract: The author's experience with Operation Crossroads Africa enabled him to reexamine assumptions about Africa and its relationship to the West. What democracies need most—and especially democracies in Africa—is the establishment of vibrant civil societies alongside strong democratic institutions guided by moral leaders. A morally good community is a necessary condition for the development of moral character in individuals. Operation Crossroads Africa provides a context for black and white Americans to live, work, and study with African counterparts. This shapes the disposition of every participant towards a greater commitment to intercultural and interracial service at home and abroad.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2012.648391

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