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When it comes to peace, how would you describe yourself?: I am a born activist

What do you believe are the 'burning issues' today?: War, Hunger, Poverty, Education, Our Planet, Violence, Inflation, Human Rights, Our Shrinking Freedom

What must we overcome to achieve peace?: Other

More: =Culture of violence,
The culture of violence pervades our society, glorifying war rather than educating for peace, nonviolence, and international cooperation.
=Globalization,
Economic globalization has marginalized broad sections of the world’s population, further widening the gap between rich and poor.
=Use of environmental resources,
The use of environmental resources is neither sustainable nor un-equitable. The world’s dominant consumers are overwhelmingly concentrated among the well off, but the environmental damage from it falls most severely on the poor.
=Colonialism and neo-colonialism,
Indigenous and un-represented peoples are suffering from the suppression of their right to self-determination, ethnic and cultural genocide, the violation of their cultural, language and religious freedoms, and the militarisation and nuclearisation of their lives, lands and waters.
=Racial, ethnic, religious, and gender intolerance,
Ethnic, religious and racial intolerance, and nationalism are among the principal sources of modern armed conflict.
=Gender injustice ,
The costs of the machismo that still pervades most societies are high for men whose choices are limited by this standard, and for women who experience continual violence both in war and in peace.
=Lack of protection and respect for children & youth ,
Children and youth continue to be exploited and victimized, particularly in violent conflict situations where harming children has become not only a consequence, but frequently a strategy of war.
=Lack of democracy and just global governance,
The promotion of democracy at all levels of society is a prerequisite for replacing the rule of force with the rule of law.
=Belief that violence and warfare are inherent in human, nature
=It is commonly assumed that violence and warfare are inherent in human nature.
=Local community violence,
Violence in local communities paves the way for conflicts at national and international levels.
=Religions,
Religions have been a cause of war.

Can we change the world?: Definitely

More about me: I am black in complexion. I am 5 foot 6. I am friendly and ready to help.

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At 10:36am on March 4, 2009, Aaditya Shakya said…: Hi
I'm Aaditya from India
I am a film student

I have made a video on world peace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly4bDl0ulf4

Plz watch it and comment and rate it!!!

please add this video to your blog/website/myspace/facebook account

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Plz join my group on facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54261082633 and http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=64551173328

At 12:41am on December 31, 2008, Vanessa Rush said…: Greetings: (Tell Everyone) Be apart of a bigger plan.....

It is the world that is going to make a difference in stopping the wars and obtaining the peace collectively! Please sign in to let your voice be heard!
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> I would like to welcome everyone to the Spiritual Fasting Group starting on 11th of January for at least 21 days. Fasting is very powerful to bring forth things in your life that are positive and remove anything that is negative. Fasting purifies the spirit and enhance the mind and body to a healthier life. See below:
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> Know that all human hearts are welcome here, regardless of one's color, creed, condition or philosophy, because everyone is just like you and me--wanting happiness, and disliking suffering. In other words, seeking joy and freedom from suffering is the birthright of all living beings (not just us humans).
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> The word 'spiritual' has many connotations, but all of us who've done prolonged, skillful fasting know our mind is clearer, sharper and more efficient--a greater clarity of consciousness. By using this fasting-enhanced clarity, our journey into the human interior can reward us with many essential correctives to the extreme materialism of our external culture and its dominant sciences. Also, just as our own inner-mind becomes clearer, our own extrasensory instinct becomes keener. Thus, we find ourselves more in tune with the gentle voice of Nature and its Natural Laws. And so, the increase in energy prolonged fasting confers is our own reward for getting back in touch with these so-called Laws of Nature.
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> World Peace and World Love

News: Wars and rumors of Wars around the world, Palestinians and Jews are being murdered, Poverty, Environment dying, Fla. woman likely jumped overboard (suicide), In Phila. 6 dead and 3 wounded (violence), Cheyenee, Wyo earthquakes 3 days straight, China border 3 tremors Dec. 27th and In May 80,000 people killed from earthquakes and more. It is imperative that we fast and ask for the relief of suffering around the world. What affects one affects all!!!!! If need advice on how to fast, please ask at anytime-we have a teacher to teach us.

At 11:09pm on December 7, 2008, Nadim Y said…: Dear Alpha, would love to hear your thoughts on my latest blog post:
http://www.bahaiperspectives.com/current-affairs/2008/12/07/no-guesswork-required
Kind greetings, Nadim

At 5:23pm on October 21, 2008, GUESS? said…

At 7:52pm on October 9, 2008, Nadim Y said…: Hi Alpha!
Beautiful analysis - I agree with just about all of it. Religion can be a source of incredible good or incredible evil, but it depends on us humans to follow the beautiful messages that they bring.

Warm greetings,
-Nadim

At 7:39pm on October 9, 2008, Rick in NH said…: Hello Alpha,
Greetings from Newbury, New Hampshire US
We are parents of adopted 15 year old twins from Sierra Leone!
Blessings to you and
Peace!