Countdown to Christmas
24 - Peace
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- Peace is a lot more than the mere absence of war or a longer lasting ceasefire or what is called a frozen conflict.
- Peace is not the opposite of conflict, as conflict is the existence of different and competing needs, goals or ideas and a necessary ingredient of free individuals in an open society.
- Peace is the will to uphold principles such as tolerance, non-coercion, voluntariness and reasonableness, and can only be achieved and enjoyed when a conflict or war ends in a situation where these principles can and may be upheld by people. It cannot, therefore, coincide with submission to force and coercion.
- Peace is also a prerequisite for prosperity and progress in our societies.
Gift Idea
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This gift is recommended to all those who want to spread the necessary reminder that far too many people and peoples still do not have the opportunity to live a peaceful life. The bracelet is also great for reminding yourself to be your best, tolerant and reasonable self even in stressful conflict situations. What a wonderful Christmas it would be if the war and fear mongers of today would do the same!
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