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Title: Systems Theory shifts "blame" to community
Review: This book advances a theory of conflict management called "systems theory." At the core of this theory is the concept that individuals in the congregation are not responsible or accountable for their aberrant behavior. The fault lies in how the community interacts within itself, the unwritten rules it has established, and the secret games it plays. To improve a conflicted congregation, one must fix the system and not confront any individual.Sadly lacking are biblical references that either support the "systems theory" approach to conflict management or show "systems theory" in use by God. In fact, a systems approach to conflict resolution is at odds with revealed Scripture, since Scripture places individuals on the hotseat for repentance, resolving their personal disputes, and making restitution.Assuming you value biblical methods for dealing with life, pick up a copy of Ken Sande's "The Peacemaker" instead.
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