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ABSTRACT

In Christianity, reconciliation between God and humanity through Jesus is a fundamental theme. This paper presents Christ’s love as a key to reconciliation and unity in the contemporary society. It examines the sources of conflicts and ways of reconciliation. Christ is the prince of peace who has shown love to humanity by giving himself to be crucified in order to bring reconciliation between man and his creator. The reciprocation and replication of this love by man to God and his fellow man is a basic key to unity and reconciliation in the contemporary society. The world is faced with chaos, conflicts, injustice and all forms of distress. The world at large has been seeking for a lasting solution to the turbulent times mankind is plunged into. Nations that have been ravaged by terrorism, natural disasters and war have sought for help from world leaders and various institutions but all these have failed. We are separated in purpose and interests as Christians today because of prejudice. Church leaders are mostly mindful of self and thereby engaging in unhealthy competition. Through a descriptive approach, this paper discovered that we cannot have a united people who live in harmony without love. Christ’s love is the key to reconciliation and unity in the contemporary society.