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In Religion, Social Memory and Conflict: The Massacre of Bojayá in Colombia, Sandra Milena Rios Oyola examines the role of religion and collective memory in the aftermath of the 2002 massacre in Bojayá, Colombia, during the country’s ongoing civil war. The book analyzes how religious beliefs and social memory interact in post-conflict environments, particularly in communities affected by trauma and violence. By focusing on the massacre, the book discusses the intersection of religion, violence, and the process of memory construction and reconciliation. Oyola’s research highlights how survivors and the broader community in Bojayá use religious frameworks to cope with trauma and reconstruct their social fabric. In Religion, Social Memory and Conflict: The Massacre of Bojayá in Colombia, Sandra Milena Rios Oyola examines the role of religion and collective memory in the aftermath of the 2002 massacre in Bojayá, Colombia, during the country’s ongoing civil war. The book analyzes how religious beliefs and social memory interact in post-conflict environments, particularly in communities affected by trauma and violence. By focusing on the massacre, the book discusses the intersection of religion, violence, and the process of memory construction and reconciliation. Oyola’s research highlights how survivors and the broader community in Bojayá use religious frameworks to cope with trauma and reconstruct their social fabric.