This is My Wish
Peace ON Earth
peace negotiation and treaty, the aim of most systems of law, the desire of every parent for the world their children will live in, and it is the pursued utopia of mankind since mankind occurred.
By Teresa Pesce
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n the comedy film, “Miss Congeniality,” the goal of world peace was a beauty contestant necessity. A contestant could champion many fine causes with the nodding-heads approval of the crowd, but everyone was edged forward in their seat to know if the crowning goal of all would be espoused. “World peace,” smiled Sandra Bullock, and the collective sigh of relaxation was audible. World peace is a wonderful wish, held in highest esteem by believers and non-believers alike. It is the essence of many religions, the goal of every
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Christianity worships the Prince of Peace, one of Christ’s many titles. Eastern religions espouse peace inwardly and outwardly. To be sure, a study of religion will discover gods of war, and mythology is none too peaceful a subject. But nevertheless, a quick thumb-through of the doctrines of major religions will find peace in their pathways. Why don’t we have it? If you had the power to establish peace on Earth by removing one species from it, which one would that be? Animals or birds? The ocean’s vast population? Lions, tigers or bears? If you removed mankind, it would end war.
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