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SelfishnessSelfishnessUnselfishnessUnselfishness
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“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.”
Preamble
“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.”
Preamble
MindMind
BodyBodyPhysical
Well-beingPhysical
Well-being
InnerSatisfaction
InnerSatisfaction
TruthBeautyGoodnessLove
Food ShelterResourcesComfort
HappinessHappiness
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Living only for oneselfLiving only for oneself
LustLust
ExploitationExploitation
PrejudicePrejudice
Greed
Greed
VengeanceVengeance
ArroganceArrogance
Basis for conflictBasis for conflictBasis for conflictBasis for conflict
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Living for othersLiving for others
Self-controlSelf-control
ServiceService
FairnessFairness
GenerosityGenerosity
ForgivenessForgiveness
HumilityHumility
Basis for Basis for harmonyharmonyBasis for Basis for harmonyharmony
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“The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.”
“The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.”
o Spiritual sources of conflictResult of original ancestor’s separation from God and negative influence from evil spiritual forces
o Individual sources of conflict Disunity within the individual and confusion of values
o Family sources of conflictFamily dysfunctions affect succeeding generations.
o National/international sources of conflictNational policies affect future generations and can lead to conflict within or between nations.
o National crimes burden future generations.
o US Civil War
o Ethnic/religious resentments accumulate.
o Balkan conflicts
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PastPast
FutureFuture
Each person passes on either the problem or the solution.
Each person passes on either the problem or the solution.
Does Fighting Resolve Does Fighting Resolve Conflict?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.
Left:Left: General Ferdinand Foch General Ferdinand Foch (2(2ndnd from right) at German from right) at German surrender in surrender in Compeigne forest near ParisCompeigne forest near Paris
Left:Left: General Ferdinand Foch General Ferdinand Foch (2(2ndnd from right) at German from right) at German surrender in surrender in Compeigne forest near ParisCompeigne forest near Paris
Above:Above: Adolf Hitler (with Adolf Hitler (with hand on hip) visiting the hand on hip) visiting the site of the German site of the German surrender, June 22, 1940surrender, June 22, 1940
Indemnity conditions: Efforts to reverse the process by which the original harmony was lost.
LostLost RestoredRestored
State of
Conflict
State of
Conflict
State of HarmonyState of Harmony
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UnselfishnessUnselfishness
SelfishnessSelfishness
RightRight
WrongWrongBroken
RelationshipBroken
Relationship
Loving Relationship
Loving Relationship
Step 1. Self reflection & reorientation
o Consider how one might have
dealt with the problem
differently.
o Take responsibility for one’s
contribution to the conflict.
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“We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity.”
“We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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.
Step 3. Reconciliation & renewal
o Give up claim for retaliation.
o Forgive and be open to receive
forgiveness.
o Resolve to help the other to
change.
o Foster good will.
Humility: - Admitting to not always being right
- Being open to learn from others
Generosity: - Giving beyond convenience- Giving unconditionally, without
expectation of return
Service: - Showing acts of caring to meet others’ needs
- Respecting the dignity of the recipient
- Reversing exploitation through service
Giving even to those who have done one harm
o Converts the enemy into a
friend.
o Reverses ancient patterns of
abuse and revenge.
Leadership centered on true
love
Ambassadors 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.
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.
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.
o Service programs
o Sports competitions
o Cultural programs
o Dialogue between religions
o Women as peacemakers
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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won.”
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won.”
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“Any life that is lost in war is a human life, be it that of an Arab or Israeli. Innocent children who are deprived of the care and compassion of their parents are ours. They are ours, be they living on Arab or Israeli land.”
Speech to the Israeli Knesset
“Any life that is lost in war is a human life, be it that of an Arab or Israeli. Innocent children who are deprived of the care and compassion of their parents are ours. They are ours, be they living on Arab or Israeli land.”
Speech to the Israeli Knesset
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“The reason why God does not punish an enemy is that He is thinking of the enemy’s parents, wife and children who all love him.
When you understand that heart of God, could you take revenge on your enemy?”
“The reason why God does not punish an enemy is that He is thinking of the enemy’s parents, wife and children who all love him.
When you understand that heart of God, could you take revenge on your enemy?”
The good news is that we know what to do – now we just have to do it.
Violence is a disease. We have the antidote – it is peace education, to raise social intelligence and development everywhere. All we have to do is inoculate all the children in the world. It is a big job, but we can do it.
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