I am speaking of global matters and our additude about them.  I do believe in individual peace spiritually speaking.\nJust want your thoughts on this global matter! (:
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The human mind is too complex to make peace with everyone in his social circle; bring in global matters and money - things start to get ugly.\n\nIf everyday was a happy day then, people would not understand the value of happiness. Disputed are there to solve problems. When you solve problems complications naturally arise.
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This could also hit along the lines of storing up treasures in heaven. We are always going to be in the world, but to be of the world is to agree and support the ways of the world (abortion, homosexuality being ok, are two main issues I can think of right now) We are to be a light in the world showing the world Jesus, but we are not to partake of the trappings of this world.
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I did try to discuss this topic with "Ouzian" in IM, to no avail.  Her claims of worries that her posts will be deleted show her persistence, fortitude, and concern.  ( I commend you for these projections of qualities, but)  The obvious glaring of extreme need to spread this word, this message, is shown by her >>(assumption based on avatar), other postings regarding the same subject.  It is also very clear that what her expressions convey in regards to this matter, are sprinkled with her fears.  And I also feel that based upon her posts, her links, and her blog information, that she wishes and intends to spread these fears.  It is clear, this fear does, as she does mention, help rule, and control.  (And I do agree with this).  There are many ways to control, or govern, a mass of people, and, some of these ways to govern have proven to be effective, and some very ineffective. (In regards to the best way for ALL social situations which we as a human race on earth face today-and there are many)  But the mystery truly is not what lies beneath Ouzians belief, and its possibility of validity, not at all!  The real mystery is why then does she not wish to participate in discussions in IM, or through other modes of correspondence with others, like myself, who show EFFORT in wishes to participate, and listen, in the direct concern towards her messages of understanding or beliefs, that could possibly lead to other followers of her belief, and help her cause?   (Persistence, fortitude and concern?)  To me this lack of communication shows contradiction in motive, shows lack of intitiative, NO EFFORT, and therefore, PROVES that some great "efforts" without real ACTION, are, like time does prove some things to be, ineffective, and, it is like trying to climb to the top of a pole that is covered in grease. (wasted energy).  I have many, many opinions in regards to what is going on in the world today, and have even been very expressive of these opinions to many people, through many modes of expression, and have always welcomed any open discussion to help people see the good, and bad, in different ways of having things work, globally.  (Because obviously, some things just don't work-that pole thing again.)   At this stage of the game, the most important thing is to keep the big-picture in mind, the long-haul.  Strengths and Weaknesses,  Problems and Solutions.   So, please help me understand then, Ouzian, why do you run so very, very fast, but insist on doing so by running in place?  Ineffective.  My real question to YOUR question, since I have already answered, and I will find it fair that YOU do not breach MY allowance in expression on the matter which you brought forth, in public forum, and at hand, now being met with discussion, as you wish-is that true mystery- Why did you even bother to post this?
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I feel this way too.. One voice in a big world. Lets keep trying maybe the world will wake up someday? Keep the faith and love alive :)
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Of course.  The hope for peace is in each of us, and the means to make it manifest lie within us as well.\n\n\nAs we respect the holy places of others, so will our own holy sites be respected.\n\nAs we honor the presence of Spirit in the religious practices of others, so will the Spirit in our own practices be honored.\n\n\nGiven that many of us cannot see people from another country as fully human, it is perhaps irrational to hope that we can look at others whose religious practices are foreign, and see not sinners but fellow pilgrims...but that is what I strive to do.\n\nRecently I had noticed something within myself that I didn't want - I saw myself beginning to judge all Christians by the  most intolerant, rigid, hate-preaching among those who call themselves "Christian".  I asked the Lord and Lady to help me...to make me aware of my own prejudices, to shine a light on any hidden forms of bigotry or hatred that I may be harboring.\n\nAnd I found myself cleansed and renewed.  And I rededicated myself to speaking peace and acceptance.\n\nI recommend something similar to anyone of any religion or spiritual practice who seeks to re-energize their own spritual life.\n\n\nA heart full of thankfulness, a soul full of love...these leave no room for pettiness, envy, spite, or hatred.  \n\nThe man who says "There is no right way to live" is a fool.  But there is another kind of fool, a more dangerous kind, that says to himself and proclaims to all the world "There is no right way but mine".\n\nBright Blessings to all.
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Ponder your place in the Universe or at least on this planet, and what you could do to make a difference. It is no time to sleep. Chavez is loosing it, Iran is challenging US, China is buying all of the Earth's resources, N. Korea is unusually quiet, etc. I could go on, but I'm tired. \nGood nite.
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No worries, my friend. We're all crazy. I know I am!\n\nBesides, you're right. It matters not what the world thinks of you. It only matters what you think of yourself...and what God thinks. \n\nMoreover, you are very poetic! I liked some of the visions you explained- like the bird flying on the winds of the desert. It kind of alludes to the existential isolation that we all must bear in this indifferent universe.\n\nMaybe the voice was God- maybe it wasn't. But he does exist, and he does speak to us.\n\nYou lived on for a reason. Maybe sometime, a revelation will emerge forth, and you will understand why you haven't completed your mission in life just yet.\n\nI almost died at least on one occasion, myself- life is sacred to me now, and although life is painful, it's worth living.\n\nMark my words- you are okay in my book. The truly sick people are out in the streets, my friend- they don't even know that they are sick. They are the ones that belong in a hospital.
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"I will respect the right of any individual to chose not to believe in any form of divinity, without calling that person immoral, idiotic, illogical, or threaten them with any kind of eternal punishment."\n\n"I will respect the right of any individual to believe in any kind of divinity or deity they so wish, whether or not I doubt any such divinity or deity exists, and I will do so without calling that person illogical, idiotic or blind."\n\n"Furthermore, while I will stand up for my own right to believe or not believe in anything I so choose, I will not interfere with another's right to believe or not believe in anything they so choose, as along as they are not harming me or interfering with my rights." \n\n\n\nthe power of cut and paste i love it
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many people believe many things, so it depends on which believers  you are referring to.  I pray for world peace because I believe it will strengthen humanity and bring compassion to the hearts of all beings for all other beings. it has nothing to do with jesus for me.
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i think you are onto something there.\nthe best rule is to just put your trust in yourself and your own faith, and go with that.
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As long as you are in this world you never can find the ultimate peace. If ultimate peace was attainable in this world, in my belief, Jannah (Haven) would not be a reward for the afterlife. So 'world peace' was a tricky proposition coz the same you have been doing all through. your option could not change your world any little.\n\nSo, be practical, have food for each and every hungry person.
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Yes, I think everybody is concerned about global warming. \n\nAm I worried? No.\n\nAm I prepared to use it as a pretext for taking away the life, property and liberty of other? Definitely not.\n\nThis is the point most peole miss. Being concerned about something is not sufficient grounds for persecuting others. \nHitler was terribly concerned about the problmes created by Jews. That doens't mean that what he did was right.\n\nBeing concerned about global warming doesn't mean that we have the right to take away property or freedom from anyone else.
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La la la la give peace a chance! All we are saaaying is give peace a chance...\n\n\nSorry, I couldnt resist. Yes I think world peace is possible. But the thing is, is this:\n\n\n"You must be the change you wish to see in the world"-\n\nMohandas Gandhi\n\n\nWhich means, basically, if you want to see world peace, you have to live peacefully, love everyone, forgive and forget, etc. Everything that is necessary for world peace, you have to do it yourself. Its not enough to stand around asking if world peace will ever happen, that wont do anything. Actions speak louder than any words. If everyone starts living the peaceful, loving way, things will change. But someone has to start and lead by example. You cant rely on anyone else to do this. You have to do it yourself. And by the way, these arent just empty words, everything I'm asking you to do, I do myself. I can tell you from experience, that living like this, its great. Really, you give out love and peace, and (for the most part) thats what you get back. Anyways, Im rambling now, so yes, it is possible.\n\n\npeace
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My wife is one of those single issue voters, when i try to explain that there are other issues to consider she will tell me point blank that she doesn't care. As you say this is a dangerous situation and I have talked myself blue talking to some of these people not one has ever changed their mind. The basis for this thinking in most cases that I have encountered is a blind belief in some religion or another. I truly fear that we are a country being run from the pulpit, but that's another issue altogether. Thanks for letting me vent I needed this!
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I have read some answers and I have to tell you that as long as we are not willing to study more and we are not willing to see things out of our box we can not reach to the peace.\nI am a Bahai and I belieive on world peace and unity. We do not want to control anything or any one we are not a branch of any other religions. If we talk of our faith is not to  make you a Bahai it is to show you our love for our world and peace, and ask you to join us to get there\nwe have no bordet, we think we all are equal and we all have to work to gether to get to the peace at the end.\n\nI do not knwo why people saying all kind of things without really knowing anything \n\ngo and talk with some Bahais in your city and see that we really do not like to market or control any one and anything.\n\nPeace and Unity is our goal \n( by the way we donot have to  give 10% of our income that is Muslam we do pay toward our faith if we wish and we do not accpept any money from non bahai's )\n\nThe Baha'i Faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions. It is based on the teachings of Baha'u'llah (1817-1892), Who is regarded by Baha'is as the most recent in a line of Messengers of God that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ, and Muhammad.\n\nBaha'u'llah taught that there is only one God and one human family, that all religions represent progressive stages in the revelation of God's Will, and that humanity is reaching its long-awaited stage of maturity, when a peaceful and just world order can finally be realized.\n\nWhile restating the ethical and spiritual principles common to all religions, Baha'u'llah revealed new social principles and laws to lay the foundation of a global civilization. We invite everyone, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity, to study, worship and work with us to bring into reality the vision of humanity as one global family and the earth as one home.
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They seem to have the disease of mysticism, causing irrational thinking. The so-called leaders are not allowing the world to fully develop to it's potential.\nMost of them here seem to be good, but are following false authorities who are leading them to destruction.
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A very good and valid point, Nikki. Shame that will never happen though...humans are only human, so you will always have childish bickering and the need for some people to feel superior to someone else, using their 'belief' as an excuse.\nIf we all thought like you, the world would indeed be a much nicer place. I hope you don't lose that innocence as you make your way through this world.\n\nI'm not religious, BTW.