by Celtic 7 Replies latest jw friends
What is it about peace that it is such a difficult thing for man to understand? By your definition, what exactly is peace? And how might we go about teaching peace, throughout our lives?
Tibet, an imprisoned people in their own land, how do you feel about the issues surrounding Tibet and what do you know of the issues? Do you support the free Tibet campaign, are you against it or do you not know enough of the issues to fairly answer?
Looking forward to your various views.
In peace
Mark
freedom is a funny thing.
someone fights for it, then as soon as they get it they try to stop others enjoying it.
as far as tibet is concerned i dont know, to be honest.
i remember a saying i think ive got it right.
"here comes the new boss. same as the old boss"
you talk about freedom, but who enjoys real freedom ?
palastinians demand a free palastine. As soon as they get it they will be under the thumb of
corrupt generals, and mullahs.
in my country, Northern Ireland. people have wanted freedom for centuries.
but the freedom from britian means slavery to corrupt terrorist criminal gangs.
America is the most free country in the world. But without sounding too prosaic,
they are slaves to the gun, and drugs. Their police can kill you even though your unarmed, and you will still be dead.
how many americans can get to be president ? are they any freer than the tibetians ?
i wouldnt care if we had alian overlords, as long as they were as good or (hopefully)
better than the current ones.
regards
josephus
ps im not picking on you yanks. Ireally love America
What is it about peace that it is such a difficult thing for man to understand? By your definition, what exactly is peace?
"...By your definition...", you answered your own question, Celtic.
Individuals, groups, organizations and governments have their own definition of peace. Unfortunately many would not include your life in their vision of peace and for whatever reason believe you feel the same way about them.
Flip
I ask because I am interested, sorry I was not word perfect for you Flip, next time I'll try psychicly to post the perfect question just for you to answer from your bowels of wisdom.
Mark
Mark, I'm truly puzzled by your remark.
Possibly, when I speak of...'you', I'm using it in the context of people in general and not specifically you as Mark.
Actually I thought yours was a very good question which got me thinking out loud. I apologize if I offended you by my response that certainly was not my intent.
Flip
"Free Tibet"
Wont happen.
"Peace In The Middle East"
Yeah..goodluck!!!!
Mark,
Tibet won't be freed, but I pray someday the Chinese come to their senses and give the Dhali Lhama his country back. Ever see Kundun?
As for Peace in the ME-don't count on it, unless there's a genocide on either end of the stick.....religion makes people do wacky things....and terrible things. Sometimes I thank my lucky stars I was JW, and not a religious person in the ME....don't want to be blown up on a bus.
ashi
My apologies Flip, I was feeling a bit touchy and knew I shouldn't have posted that reply to you so quick off the mark, the fault lay with me not you, sorry.
Take care and best wishes to you!!
Mark
