r/peace

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As we celebrate our nation’s independence, it’s impossible not to think about all that’s happening around the world—political unrest in Venezuela, the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, and the ongoing wars involving Ukraine, Israel, and Iran. So many families are living through fear, uncertainty, and loss.
Today is a reminder not to take peace, freedom, and the people we love for granted. May we be thankful for the blessings we have, pray for those who are suffering, and never lose hope that compassion and wisdom can prevail over hatred and conflict.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Independence Day. May we celebrate not only our freedom, but also our shared humanity. ♥️🇺🇸

"And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say words of peace." - Quran 25:63

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” - Proverbs 15:1

“Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased.” - Dhammapada 5

“Those devotees…are free from malice toward all living beings…friendly, compassionate…free from egotism…and ever-forgiving.” - Bhagavad Gita 12:13

“Humility is the word, forgiveness is the virtue, and sweet speech is the magic mantra.” - Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 1384

“The highest goodness is like water.
Water benefits all things but does not contend.
It stays in places which others despise.
Therefore it is near the Tao.” -Tao Te Ching, Chapter 8

Historically it feels like the story of humans could be boiled down to a species that has gotten better at throwing stuff at each other. 5000 years ago it was rocks, today it is drones.

I find it deeply frustrating that we as a species have this manic obsession of reductionism. Activists are mostly interested in ending a specific conflict or war. And that is fine! It is important to help and to end conflicts and wars. However, this approach has been used for 5000 years now and it is simply not enough. Look at the state of the world in 2026, we have drastic anti human and anti intellectual movements worldwide. Not only are wars not being prevented, there are movements where they are being absolutely encouraged.

Anyone else feel frustrated that we absolutely know that even if we end one or a couple of conflicts and wars that we will absolutely just have to wait for the next one?

Again, I am not against activism and against peace or against ending wars or conflicts, I am for ending them for good!

If you thought that was the end, wait for the next part. Whenever such views are presented, people automatically believe that I am some kind of Bond villain. As if having the desire for world peace is some kind of automatic induction to be a villain!!! I have always found that frustrating but also a bit funny.

Also the other typical reaction is absolutely defensive with the typical "if you are so smatt then tell us what to do" trope. Like the life of Brian scene where Brian asks everyone to be individuals desperately seeking to be shown what to do. I also do not know, but I can tell you this, not addressing the core problems that lead to war but instead continously focusing on each war and conflict at a time will for sure not be the solution.

I’m a 14 F,and seeing the things that are going today and the past years, this world has absolutely been destroyed by the same people that live in it, we need to step up for each other and stop spreading hate to those who have different views and opinions and beliefs just because they don’t believe, look, or think the same it does not mean that we should hate them for it. things like this happen every day. WE HAVE VOICES SO WE SHOULD USE THEM!!!! Use them to help and protect the women in Afghanistan, Kabul, the immigrants being treated so poorly in the U.S. , the women, men and children being k*lled in Palestine, those who “create” and “form” our countries are mostly the ones who are hurting us the most, we need to realize what is happening and fight for each other Wake uppp none of this is right!!

let’s be honest, if we were from nearby countries and we were in a country that doesn’t really understand us and we met, wouldn’t we both feel a sense of familiarity and the feeling that we understand each other?

this mostly happens to people from nearby countries like for example algeria and morocco or saudi arabia and iran, like when we are in the countries we are from, we are like oh, we hate persians or we hate saudis, and then when we meet in foreign countries we feel blessed that someone understands us and we feel safe

we are at times where peace is necessary and needed instead of all fighting each other over disagreements

why the hate to begin with? i know there are wars and there are disagreements but we are all humans with a heart and empathy, we all make mistakes sometimes and yes we should take accountability for that but that doesn’t mean we should hate each other

we should love each other for that i love everyone and i hope everyone loves each other too💕