We are living through some ominous times around the world. If it's not a terrorist attack, a mass shooting, or other heinous act of violence, it is politicians (and their supporters) spreading bigotry and racism with their spiteful words. I've even heard some people fearfully say that these are signs of the end of the world.
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I don't know what is causing all these evil acts, but I do believe that people need to stop and think about their words, thoughts and deeds, no matter what their beliefs are.
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It is incomprehensible though, since all major world religions, and even atheist and agnostics whom I've met, profess love and peace amongst humanity.
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Therefore, all this hatred is coming from humans hiding behind the guise of a "religion" or believe. No pointing fingers either, because every group has been guilty at one point or another.
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I wish I had an immediate solution to end these ominous times. I don't, but believe we could begin by following the global golden rule, "treat others as one would like others to treat oneself." I also believe we all need to keep our faith in humanity that we can one day achieve world peace for the sake of our children and the world at large. Anyway, thank you for stopping by and for taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment. Peace - Paz - Shalom!
Comments
A thought provoking post indeed. I worry about where this world is headed too and I believe nothing much with change until man widens his circle of compassion to include all living, sentient beings. The atrocities going on in this world are not only humans against humans but also humans against animals and the earth itself. Humankind definitely needs to wake up to itself and make the necessary changes before it is too late. :'(
Love and Peace Chrissie xx
Thank you Jesus for giving us Peace
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
Big Hugs !!
Reeah.
I'm afraid there are sufficient solutions to solve it...
All we can do is pray for the better, and do the best we can, every moment again and again... to do right to everyone, including ourselves.
Best wishes!!
Have a nice abc-wednesday-day / – week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
Happy ABCW!
Arnoldo, hope and prayers for a peaceful solution to calm these fanatics troubled minds, because nobody in their right mind would commit the atrocities that they do!
I like your writing and gorgeous art work, you are truly gifted,
Blessings my friend,
Di.
ABCW team.
Your artwork is sensitive and beautiful as ever.
Hugs
Gabriele 53
The hand sanitiser tag holders are wonderful. I love your butterfly picture too. It's very Spring-like full of hope and renewal.
Have a great week
Sharon K #49
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Thank you so much for joining us at TioT, too.
Happy PPF and Blessings xx
Hugs Giggles
It does seem that the world is becoming a darker and darker place to live because of the acts that humans are carrying out whether in the name of one religion or another or for profit and greed or simply because of ignorance and a disconnect to the part they play in the big machine.
The golden rule is something I have always tried to adhere to. I'm not religious but I am spiritual and truly believe that everything in the universe is connected - humans and all sentient beings. I agree entirely with Serena's comment we need to show compassion to all living creatures not just humans.
"Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace."
-Albert Schweitzer
It's especially appropriate for today being Earth Day.
I'm beginning to stop watching the news reports because it's all so depressing... not to mention worrying. Where it will all end?
I suppose we just have to have faith in the good and we'll manage to get through this somehow.
Thank you for spreading the word and sharing.
We all need to keep positive. Happy PPF and blessings to you
Bridget #2
I appreciate that so many spiritual paths have a version of the Golden Rule, and SELF love/acceptance is such an important part of the formula. Living with integrity, shifting self-talk to approval, and rippling out, as Angela mentions about her neighborhood walks!
Frances Moore Lappe, in «Hope's Edge» traveled around the would with her daughter, and found that every child could go to bed with a full belly, but politics and distribution overpower ...
thank you for speaking out for love. for lighting hearts and lifting souls. for placing more chairs in house of belonging. love. love. love.
I'm trying to shut my eyes to the ugliness. My husband thinks I'm in denial, but it's the only way I stay sane.
God bless you
Thanks for sharing in Our Beautiful World!AriadnefromGreece!