Eastern Bible College Alumni Association (EBCAA) Friday organized a ‘cultural nite’ with Dr. T. Lima Jamir, chairman Impact Foundation, Dimapur as the chief guest.
Dr. T. Lima Jamir while speaking on the topic ‘peacemaking’ said, “People tend to use attack responses when they are more interested in controlling others and getting away than preserving a relationship”.
He said there were three ways to resolve personal conflicts. The first was to “overlook an offence” related to disputes which were “insignificant”, second, he said was through “reconcialiation” through forgiveness followed by “negotiation” through a cooperative bargaining process.
Dr. Lima pointed out that when these three ways fail to resolve issues, then the conflicting parties should seek “mediation, arbitration and accountability”.
However, he said people also tend to escape response when they are more interested in “avoiding unpleasant people or situation” while others tend to resort to “attack” response when they are interested in “controlling others”. He also stressed on the importance of the gospel as the key to peace and resolving conflicts.
The cultural nite began with an invocation prayer by EBC academic dean Sebastian M. Basumatary followed by a welcome speech by EBC founder/president Rev. Dr. T.N. Lotha.
The highlights of the day included folk songs and dance items by various troops representing Lotha, Bodo, Sumi (Kughupi Kughuni), Ao, Nepali and Eastern Nagas. Vote of thanks was delivered by EBCAA president, David Khobung followed by a closing prayer led by director of Christian ministries Shanthungo Ezung.
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