my vision of world peace

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My Vision Of World

Peace


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All people desire to live in a

world of peace and harmony.


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TheCurrent Scenario

The world

ischanginginto a

globalvillage

The

responsibilityof insuranceof peace only

rest on thegovt. ratherthan only than

everyone

The worldneeds peace,the people

wantcooperation

and nationslong for

development

The future of anation lies in itsyoung people.

Their voice mustbe heard in the

struggle to builda peaceful and

harmoniousworld


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Buddha

We are what we

think. All that we are

arises with our

thoughts. With our

thoughts, we make

the world.


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Conflict Begins within the Individual.

Selfishness Unselfishness


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UNESCO Constitution

Since wars begin

in the minds of

men, it is in the

minds of men that

the defenses of

peace must be

constructed.

Preamble


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WholePurposeMind

Body Self Purpose

Dual Purposes


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Selfishness

Living onlyfor oneself

LustExploitation

PrejudiceGreedVengeance

Arrogance

Basis for conflict


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Unselfishness

Living for others

Self-controlService

FairnessGenerosity

Forgiveness

Humility

Basis for harmony


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NelsonMandela

The first thing is to be

honest with yourself.

You can never have an

impact on society if

you have not changed

yourself.


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o Spiritual sources of conflictResult of original ancestors separation from God and negativeinfluence from evil spiritual forceso Individual sources of conflict

Disunity within the individual and confusion of valueso Family sources of conflict

Family dysfunctions affect succeeding generations.o National/international sources of conflict

National policies affect future generations and can lead toconflict within or between nations.

Sources of Conflict


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Historical Sources of National Conflict

o National crimesburden future

generations.

o US Civil War

o Ethnic/religious

resentments

accumulate.o Balkan conflicts


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Individual Choice:To resolve or repeat past conflicts

Past

Future

Each person passes

on either the problem

or the solution.


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Does Fighting Resolve Conflict?

Fighting can be necessary

For self-defense

To defend the weak

Fighting does not resolve conflict

Defeating an enemy does not answer

his grievances or end his hatred. The defeated are tempted to seek

revenge.


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Results of World War I

Left: General Ferdinand Foch (2ndfrom right) at German surrender inCompeigne forest near Paris

Above: Adolf Hitler (with hand onhip) visiting the site of the Germansurrender, June 22, 1940


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Basis for Conflict Resolution

Lost Restored

State ofConflict

State ofHarmony

Indemnity conditions:

Efforts to reverse theprocess by which theoriginal harmony was lost.


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Restoration of Conflict

Unselfishness

Selfishness

Right

Wrong BrokenRelationship

LovingRelationship


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Steps in Conflict Resolution

Step 1. Self reflection &reorientation

o Consider how one might havedealt with the problem

differently.

o Take responsibility for ones

contribution to the conflict.


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We never get rid of anenemy by meetinghate with hate; we get

rid of an enemy bygetting rid of enmity.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


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Step 2. Reversal & restitution

o Address whatever caused the

other to feel hurt and violated.

o Be open to efforts to reconcile.

o Seek to correct injustices.


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Step 3. Reconciliation & renewal

o Give up claim for retaliation.

o Forgive and be open to receiveforgiveness.

o Resolve to help the other to change.

o Foster good will.


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Actions That Lead to Peace

Humility: - Admitting to not always being right

- Being open to learn from others

Generosity:- Giving beyond convenience

- Giving unconditionally, withoutexpectation of return

Service: - Showing acts of caring to meet othersneeds

- Respecting the dignity of the recipient

- Reversing exploitation through service


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Giving even to those who have done oneharm

o Converts the enemy into a friend.

o Reverses ancient patterns of

abuse and revenge.

Greatest Act of Love:Winning over ones enemy


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Jesus Christ

I say to you, love your

enemies, and pray for those

who curse you, do good to

those who hate you, andpray for those who

persecute you, so that you

may be sons of your Fatherin heaven.Matthew 5:44-46


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Islam

My Lord, who is the

greatest of Thy servants in

Thy estimation?

The one who forgives when

he is in a position of power.

Hadith of Baihaqi


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What Is Needed?

Leadership centeredon true loveAmbassadors forPeace


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Attitude of an Ambassador for Peace

o Show concern for both sides.

o Affirm the value of both sides.

o Gain trust from both sides that each is being

treated fairly.

o Aim for a win-win outcome.

o Guide both sides beyond blame and accusation.


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Mediation Skills: Towards the Offender

o Help the offender accept responsibility.

o Encourage admission of wrong.

o Help the offender accept the challenge

of reconciliation.

o Avoid labeling and blaming.o Praise and offer a second chance.


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Mediation Skills: Towards the Offended

o Help the offended forgive and release

grudges.

o Help the offended recognize own faults.

o Help the offended to accept an apology.

o Foster harmony and friendship with the

offender.


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Promoting Peace and Reconciliation

o Service programs

o Sports competitions

o Cultural programs

o Dialogue between religions

o Women as peacemakers


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Mahatma Gandhi

When I despair, I

remember that all

through history the ways

of truth and love havealways won.


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Anwar Sadat

Any life that is lost in war

is a human life, be it that

of an Arab or Israeli.

Innocent children who aredeprived of the care and

compassion of their

parents are ours. They areours, be they living on Arab

or Israeli land.Speech to the Israeli Knesset


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Rev. Sun Myung Moon

The reason why God does not

punish an enemy is that He is

thinking of the enemys

parents, wife and children

who all love him.

When you understand that

heart of God, could you takerevenge on your enemy?

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