The call to respond together, creatively and constructively, to all forms of violence comes of from Christian leaders, such as Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and Pope Francis. As a young citizen, I promote Peace by learning about people and their cultures, non-violently protests about racism, and negotiation. Throughout history Christian and non-Christian leaders have encouraged non-violence. Jesus said “ Turn the other cheek.” Gandhi created marches in India to nonviolently protest against the British. Martin Luther King Jr. Said “ Nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for justice and human dignity.”
To promote peace and harmony between people, we have to go out of her way to get to know other people. We must learn their side of the story and how they feel. Different perspectives and thoughts bring new ideas to the …show more content…
In the book “ The long walk to Freedom”, Nelson Mandela states, “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” Negotiation provides understanding of people's other view of things. Negotiation also promotes fairness and the sharing of new ideas. Everyone Get something out of a negotiation instead of one person taking it all and the other getting nothing. All successful partnerships require negotiation and compromise. Whether it's a marriage, a business, a government, or a friendship negotiation has a big role in in all partnerships.
In conclusion, love is always better than hate. The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. said,”Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” In my young life as a citizen, I pledge to promote peace by understanding other people, by respecting other people and their cultures, and by promoting nonviolence and
To promote peace and harmony between people, we have to go out of her way to get to know other people. We must learn their side of the story and how they feel. Different perspectives and thoughts bring new ideas to the …show more content…
In the book “ The long walk to Freedom”, Nelson Mandela states, “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” Negotiation provides understanding of people's other view of things. Negotiation also promotes fairness and the sharing of new ideas. Everyone Get something out of a negotiation instead of one person taking it all and the other getting nothing. All successful partnerships require negotiation and compromise. Whether it's a marriage, a business, a government, or a friendship negotiation has a big role in in all partnerships.
In conclusion, love is always better than hate. The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. said,”Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” In my young life as a citizen, I pledge to promote peace by understanding other people, by respecting other people and their cultures, and by promoting nonviolence and