Time for peace
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The West Versus Islam
• US support for Israel • Desert Shield - Desert
Storm • Initial failure to protect
Bosnia • Russian destruction of
Chechnya
Terrorism Defined
• Use of fear and violence against innocent people to demoralize, and intimidate, for political or other aims by an organization.
Criminal
Classification of Terrorism
Political Psychological
Sub-state State State
Supported
1. Social Revolutionary 2. National Separatist 3. Religious Fundamentalist 4. New Religions 5. Right Wing 6. Single Issue
Religious Fundamentalist
Extremist Muslim
Extremist Hindus
Extremist Jewish Settlers
Extremist Buddhist
Right Wing Single Issue
Neo-Nazi’s and Ku Klux Klan Eric Rudolph, 1998 Birmingham Alabama, Abortion Clinic bombing.
What Can We Do? Encourage reform efforts of friendly Muslim
governments – apply commitment, resources to help solve enduring problems
Approach all players in the Middle East (and South Asia) in a more balanced and fair way
Realize that what we do is more important than what we say, and that we are being carefully and constantly scrutinized
Attempt to better understand Islam’s cultures and the variety in its religious beliefs and practices
Realize that Islam (like Judaism and Christianity) is not monolithic, and that most Muslims are not extremists
Peace for the world
I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for oneself, one's own family or nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace. Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
Peace for the world
Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are. Hafsat Abiola
Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves. William Hazlitt (1778-1830)
There never was a good war or a bad peace. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
I prefer the most unfair peace to the most righteous war. Cicero (106-43BC)
Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty. Oscar Romero (1917-1980)
Peace...and war
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Nelson Mandela
“The first thing is to be honest with yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself.”