The concept of peace and means of rejecting violence and hatred ✍️ Taha Harun Hamed
In a world where challenges and conflicts are increasing at different levels, peace is highlighted as a higher human value and a civilized necessity to build stable and prosperous societies. Peace not only (it is one of the names of God) the absence of wars and conflicts, but it is a state of immobility, Talisman, harmony and understanding between individuals and peoples, based on justice, equality and mutual respect. On the other hand, violence and hatred are among the greatest obstacles that prevent this peace, due to their material and moral destruction.
First: the concept of peace
1. Peace in the language and the Convention:
Peace is a language is security and security, comfort and tranquility. As for the Convention, it is a state of harmony and understanding between individuals, societies or states, in which conflicts are resolved by peaceful means, in which law and justice are respected, and values of tolerance and mercy prevail.
2. Peace in celestial religions:
All celestial religions have come to carry the message of peace. The Islamic religion has urged peace in many places, and he called the name of “peace” to all-powerful God, and he ordered Muslims to greet them: “Peace be upon you”. Christianity has called for love and forgiveness, and Christ said: “Blessed are the manufacturers of peace”, as well as Judaism which raised the slogan “SHALOM”, that is to say peace.
3. Types of peace:
Internal peace: It is the feeling of tranquility and psychological satisfaction of a person.
Social peace:
It is the coexistence of members of a society in an environment that prevails in justice, security, stability and construction
International peace:
He refers to peaceful relations between countries, free from conflicts and wars.
secondly:
Violence and hatred – Roots and effects
1. The concept of violence and hatred:
Violence is the use of physical strength, harassment, intimidation or psychological to harm the other, and it can be verbal, material or symbolic. As for hatred, these are negative feelings directed towards the other, which implies rejection, contempt or contempt, and can lead to hostile or discriminatory behavior, either race or regions
2. The causes of violence and hatred:
Ignorance, intellectual and religious fanaticism, or tribal or regionalism
Racial, class or sexual discrimination.
Poverty, unemployment and social marginalization.
Incituration of the media and hostile letters.
Poor education and domestic violence.
3. The effects of violence and hatred:
The disintegration of the social fabric and the loss of confidence between individuals and societies
Deactivate the development and deterioration of the economy.
High crime rate.
The spread of mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression.
The exacerbation of conflicts and the repetition of civil wars.
Third:
Ways of rejecting violence and hatred and improving the culture of peace
1. Education on childhood tolerance:
Installing the values of respect and tolerance in the hearts of children and their training in acceptance of the other, and the difference in opinion, religion and culture, is the cornerstone of the construction of a peaceful and open generation.
2. Education and positive media:
The role of educational establishments is not limited to academic indoctrination, but rather to a platform to consolidate the concepts of peace and violence. The media must also move away from incentive and disseminate awareness programs that improve the culture of dialogue and understanding.
3. Adactivate laws and legislation:
It is important that strict laws criminalize hatred speeches, racism, violence against individuals or groups, and guarantee justice and human rights to all groups in society.
4. The role of religious and community institutions:
The leaders of religion and society must give an example in the rejection of violence and hatred, and to direct people towards peaceful behavior, stressing that the difference does not justify hostility and that religious values are not incompatible with pluralism.
5. Dialogue between cultures and religions:
Dialogue is an effective way to understand the other and reduce tensions. The more interaction and communication between cultures, the chances of conflict and the climate of respect were prevailing.
Peace was not born out of a void, but rather a real will, collective cooperation and the role of civil society and civil administration. And the Ajawid committees, and work continuously to consolidate noble values and confront all forms of violence and hatred. And as much as we work to spread the culture of peace and love, as much as we approach a more human and equitable world, without wars and hatred. Let our slogan be always: “Peace is our choice, tolerance is our path, and love is our language.”
