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Does war achieve anything?

Is it worth the pain, the loss of life, the legacy of fear and hate?

War is often portrayed as ‘defence’ — but is this true?

Or does it just serve narrow, short-term greed — at the expense of all humankind?

Has out-of-control military spending become the greatest national security concern?  Is the ever-hungry military-industrial complex scaring us into becoming our own worst enemy? Has the so-called ‘War on Terror’ become an even greater terror?

In the age of climate disruption, floods, droughts and food shortages, we must not let violence overtake us. Can we learn how to resolve conflict without making false excuses and pretexts for war? 

What you can do

Peace does not mean inaction, simply avoiding conflict. Let's work together to build peace in our homes, our communities, world...

  • Propaganda & fake news — Immunize yourself as best you can. Not unlike some of the worst dictators in history, today's corporations and governments don't hesitate using propaganda to manipulate us. Learn to see through it — immunize yourself. Guardian | Wikipedia (more) | Google | Critical thinking (more) | Information literacy (more)
  • Conflict resolution — Brush up on your conflict resolution skills. Peace starts at home, at your workplace, in your community. Google | Wikipedia (more) | Peacemaking | Peacebuilding | Peace | Search for courses near you.
  • Nonviolence — Peace is not just the absence of war. We need to use the power we have, but in peaceful ways. Learn and practice nonviolence.
  • Live frugally and sustainably — Don't fall for fairytales of greed, craving, endless economic growth. Sustainable living (more) Simple living
  • Peace Groups — It's hard to work for peace alone. Join and participate in peace groups and organizations, listed in the next section. Your membership and support is vital.
  • Peace & Conflict Studies — Want to dig deeper? Go back to school for Peace & Conflict Studies. Part-time or full-time. It probably won't make you a million, but it may just save the world. Peace studies programmes in Canada
  • More: Top ten things you can do to promote peace: Google search

Peace Groups & Organizations in Canada

Don't want to repeat the horrors of wars, past and present? Please join and support the peace groups and organizations of your choosing:

  • Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East — CJPME.org
  • Independent Jewish Voices Canada — IJVcanada.org
  • Veterans for Peace “Exposing the true costs of militarism and war, since 1985” (USA) — VeteransforPeace.org

Films, Videos, Books

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Interpersonal aggression, violence, bullying

 

 

 

Is it possible we're being manipulated by our fears, even our ignorance? It feels great to be on what seems to be the "winning" team. But will it come back to haunt us? What is the real 'enemy'? Fear itself? Arms industry profiteering? In our shrinking world, is war obsolete?
So many US wars | Addicted to War | Patriotism | Colonialism | Peace

 

If we choose perpetual war, how does that respect either the living or the dead?  True bravery, real leadership means a very different direction.

 

Civlization? Or endless war? Which would you prefer?
Will you speak up, join up, or at least support those who do?

 

 

 
 

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