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Religiosity, Political Tolerance, and Willingness to Reconcile in Post-conflict Contexts: Evidence From Colombia

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  • Juan Federico Pino Uribe
  • Johanna Amaya-Panche
  • Nathalie Méndez Méndez
  • Andrés Casas Casas

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This article examines the role of religiosity in shaping people’s willingness to reconcile with ex-combatants in post-conflict societies, using Colombia as a case study. Drawing on LAPOP survey data from 2014 to 2018, the study employs linear and logistic regression models to reveal that individuals tend to be less willing to reconcile when they have high levels of religiosity (LAPOP 2004–2021). However, this relation can be mitigated by an individual’s level of political tolerance, which fosters greater openness to support reconciliation despite strong religious convictions.

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  • Juan Federico Pino Uribe & Johanna Amaya-Panche & Nathalie Méndez Méndez & Andrés Casas Casas, 2026. "Religiosity, Political Tolerance, and Willingness to Reconcile in Post-conflict Contexts: Evidence From Colombia," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 70(2-3), pages 231-260, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jocore:v:70:y:2026:i:2-3:p:231-260
    DOI: 10.1177/00220027251331887
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