Author Archives: JOZEPH KING

We Pray for Peace

Posted on December 20, 2012 by JOZEPH KING

This video is about our responsibility to pray for peace in all our endeavors. It is unfortunate to note that until we experience war that leaves children and women homeless and dreams shattered, we can rarely appreciate the value of … Read more

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Peace for Africa

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Nneli Cliff Ike

In the past we used to have village elders meet and resolve issues regarding brotherly differences to attain peace. And, by doing that, achieved peace. However, these days we have elders who are not interested in achieving this peace, but … Read more

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Reconciliation on Cyprus

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Robert Bate

Dear Desmond Tutu – As a Christian, I have had this burning desire to communicate with you regarding Cyprus and the prospect of setting out a truth and reconciliation commission as after 40 yrs of division, I found on a … Read more

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Birthday Greetings from One You Have Inspired

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Cathalijne Zoete">Cathalijne Zoete

Repected Sir, Congratulations at your birthday this month! I was very happy to have met you in Deventer, one month ago where it was at three occasions that we were able to shake hands. So nice.The last time was at … Read more

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An Unexpected Source of Innovation

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Anne Kjær Riechert">Anne Kjær Riechert

Over the past six years I have collected thousands of drawings from children around the world. Each child drew a picture of their dream – several thousand dreams that came in more colors and shapes than I could ever imagine. … Read more

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Love Your Mother, But Don’t Hate Another Person’s Mother

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Professor M.S.Rao">Professor M.S.Rao

“He who loves the world as his own body may be entrusted with the empire.” – Lao Tzu Presently people across the globe are getting impatient, intolerant, and agitated without any concern for others. It seems there is less respect … Read more

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The Role of Women in Creating a Peaceful World

Posted on September 11, 2012 by William Bond">William Bond

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said. “The world would be a peaceful place if it were ruled by women…Women were by nature more inclined towards compassion, whereas men tend to feel they have to be macho. You are basically life-giving, life-affirming. … Read more

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Iraq – The Failure of Imposed Democracy

Posted on September 5, 2012 by ali

Hello, I am an Iraqi man now living in Sweden.  I fled my country in 2006.  I am a witness to what happened in Iraq when George Bush and Tony Blair invaded my country in the name of bringing Democracy. … Read more

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Moving Beyond Tolerance to Understanding

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Isabel Rodriguez">Isabel Rodriguez

We are often reminded about the importance and necessity of tolerance. I think, however, I do not like the idea of tolerance so much. The meaning of tolerance to me seems like saying, “I do not like you, but I … Read more

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