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I ask a lot of questions. One question that, sadly, seems to make people nervous, is, "How do you define Peace?"
Last summer I proposed that question to hundreds of Americans while on an 11,000 mile ride-to get some answers as to why we don't have more Peace in our world.
Sometimes I think it makes people more comfortable to be asked, "Well, how would you teach Peace to your children?"
What about you?
Posted at 10:04PM, 23 January 2008 PDT
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One teaches another Peace by Listening and showing that you Respect their opinion (whether you agree with them is another matter). This builds trust between you and your friend. Start with Children. They will grow to respect you for having respected their thoughts. They will grow to trust that you will not judge them. They will be more open in their communication with you. People with different opinions can co-exist PEACEFULLY and hopefully learn from one another.
Posted 53 months ago.
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funkylukecosmicart [deleted] says:
well i have four boys, so teaching respect for your fellow humans and mother earth is a big deal. we do not judge anyone for the way they look or who they are. creeps come in all colors and ages.we respect all living things.. ok i hate snakes.. we wake up everyday and say good morning world.no toy guns in the house,we talk alot what is going on in the world and i teach them to give from the heart, even if its your last dollar to give to the homeless and not to judge him
Posted 53 months ago.
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Co-existence. Diversity. Non-judgement. Respect. Communication. Service. Giving and sharing.
I emphatically agree with all those above things. The world is in good hands with y'all.
I would add that history is important in education. I wish schools incorporated the teachings of leaders like Ghandi, Alice Paul, Rosa Parks, MLK Jr., the Peace Pilgrim and many more. And discussed current affairs in relationship to those who have been tackling injustice for centuries.
Oh, and I like to say, "Point two fingers, not one." As in a Peace sign, but also pointing a finger at myself and the problem. Just taking some accountability can make for peaceful resolutions. You know, that Be the Change you wish to see in the world idea. ;)
Funkyluke, what about water guns? Those are the ONLY guns I like, aside from Rosie the Riveters, that is.
Posted 53 months ago.
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funkylukecosmicart [deleted] says:
lol.. only water guns that look like space guns and star wars..lol
i love rosie..
Posted 53 months ago.
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I do know this amazing child...not mine, I'd mess that up big time I'm afraid...and she gets Peace...she's 7...and I'm sure it's how she's living...her mom talks to her a lot I think...it helps that she's smart of course, and stimulated, and challenged...but wow...it would be interesting to know "how" she knows it, why she gets it. She understands why we kill rattlesnakes out here, and yes, we do...but if a spider can be saved, in her Big City world, she'll grab a paper cup and take it outside. She does NOT like Bush...and she can EXPLAIN why she came to that...she wrote a Peace Poem...I'll see if she'll let me Pass it On :)
"respect for others and Mother Earth", like funkyluke said...that seems like the right foundation...I guess, how do we teach THAT in a world where it's so often lacking. Sigh. I'm gonna go read her Peace Poem again :)
zq
Posted 53 months ago.
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The most important aspect of teaching peace is the negative; don't teach war.
I find the emphasis that so many Americans have on "patriotism" moves into the area of supporting your country in war. That, more than any other teaching I can think of, is counter to our desire for peace.
And the American love of guns is not a peaceful love. Guns are made to kill and that's on the way to war.
Posted 53 months ago.
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I hear ya Prora...our state of Wyoming is (at least it seems to me, and maybe that's cuz I'm here) Patriotism Crazy...and to QUESTION what Bush (and by that Cheney) are doing with this war and whatever ones they start in the next months, is being UnAmerican. The big annoncement lately in the papers? The Minutemen have come to Wyoming...hip hip hooray! If you're not White, you are less than White...and I am not exaggerating...the little county we are in actually thinks that Duncan Hunter should be the next prez because he'll handle those immigrants and foreign trade so that Wyoming can stay all White and Pure and Hetero and Well-Armed...OK...I"m ranting...but yes...we need a redefinition of Patriotism, and you're right...To Stop Teaching War...and supporting War.
zoey
Continuing to rant inside herself, but determined to get to work despite that...
Posted 53 months ago.
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 I like what you said.
 "Co-existence. Diversity. Non-judgement. Respect. Communication. Service. Giving and sharing. " yes yes yes
Peace takes work. I always cringe when you know who says "It's hard Work!" violence is the easier way and it gives people instant gratification. Peace is like saving up, it pays bigger dividends the longer you have it. But you have to work at it.
Posted 53 months ago.
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Oh such truthfulness. The Patriot thing. Hmmm. I've been thinking a lot about that word-and trying to redefine it. P.E.A.C.E SCOOTER stood for "A Patriot's Exhibition Advancing Community and Environmentalism, on a Scooter." I recalled those Patriots who founded our country and the acceptability of political outrage, back in the day. It was actually a positive attribute of character to be politically conscious. I wanted to express to the public at large that a Patriot can simeoltaneously love and criticize their country, and also reflect diversity. I am a Patriot, but not the kind who uses it as an excuse to justify harmful actions.
Posted 53 months ago.
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this is such a great discussion you guys - truly -
i guess it's time to weigh in. . .
i'm so patriotic in my heart it's powerful enough to send me into hair raising chills & tears
our national antehm slays me
Watch this & tell me you aren't moved
every time
my entire body reacts
every time
why?
it's all about the teaching i'm sure of it-you learn to believe from those you learn to trust
my dad was a conscientious vietnam objector - BUT he loves his country and he raised his family to love, respect and believe in freedom
@peacescooter - "I recalled those Patriots who founded our country and the acceptability of political outrage, back in the day. It was actually a positive attribute of character to be politically conscious"
--- well stated my friend --
our american people (self included) have had generations to become deeply complacent-it's my bane that we have no idea what it is like to suffer, to do without, to be oppressed-we, as a collective, do not know this.
you have to love your community, your city, you state, your country in order to be patriotic. with patriotism brings the strong beliefs that we will war for -
primarily FREEDOM
i have a deep rooted 'feeling' that there is much more to understanding war than i can even begin to grasp.
there is a basic camaraderie that happens during war times and that is the bit i can understand. . .from there i get lost.
if we teach basic values, live clean lives, respect our earth and help each other maybe, just maybe we can be patriotic and peaceful.
right now i sit here and i must have someone to thank for my freedoms, my ability to speak & think freely, to live my 'grand' daily life-i feel burdened to acknowledge that even if i can't stand beside them in war.
the one thing that i have, many time over, found is that the picture presented is always much more detailed if you look.
what was the question?
-grin-
Originally posted 53 months ago.
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