W11 Study Group: Conflict

The conflict between Moroni and Pahoran was because of the misunderstanding that Moroni had
because of limited number of men that were available for the war. Moroni was furious that Pahoran was
not sending more men and supplies for war unknown to him that there were other challenges that
Pahoran was facing back home. He had to explain to Moroni of the situation, and he did not lash out at
Moroni or strip him of his title as the captain of the army, but he understood that Moroni was aloof of
the happenings in their land. Pahoran portrayed the attributes of a leader and had to bring Moroni to his
level to help him understand his position.

In diffusing argument, using Pahoran’s example, it is important to understand the position of the other
person and know what they understand and why they are saying the things they are saying. This can
happen when either party is listening to the words that are not said.

From this exercise, it is important to note that conflicts can be avoided if one of both parties in an
argument decide to listen and not respond back in anger. This takes conscious effort from one of the
persons involved to understand why the other person is saying what they are saying. This comes with a
lot of humility and determination to make peace.

In attendance were Maxwell Nweke, Brett Reil and Joshua.