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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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If we take away their war What do they have If all they have ever known is having nothing and violence and we take that violence away… They have nothing No model for peace No model for security No model for success without killing If not given a different path to follow… A new ideology A new technology A new methodology If all one knows is war and violence they will continue to make more of the same We can change the legacy of war by changing what we choose to leave behind It is not enough to bring peace to the soil… It must have seeds and fertilizer and tools For planting And harvest And market There must be a new legacy of war… Reconstruction Education Unification Only then will peace have a chance… To take hold To grow To become world-wide LGR©11/27/15 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Sigh . . . Japan and Germany are wonderful examples of your synopsis, for they came away from war they had lost and excelled because they turned their back on war. Of course when you are fighting religious-based turmoil things will be more difficult. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Ticklefingers Senior Member Posts 710 Louisiana |
Having participated in war has not provided me with any unique insights. Greed, power, and possession are prime motivators anyone can see and experience. War begins inside me, infecting my family which infects my community which infects you, and on we go exponentially until our noses fall from our faces. We find myriad reasons to divide ourselves. Governments divided by political parties. Republicans and Democrats, and the many others that are ever sprouting, and as JerryPat pointed out, religion. If a man and wife are so divided, well then there's a 'war' for you! Criticize Bush or Obama and watch the feathers fly. People voting by yanking the 'R' or 'D' levers regardless of the veracity of the candidates. Is it really any wonder. That is, in my opinion the Nature of Man. Until our inherent nature is changed, we will take war to its limits. What Man has started, he alone is incapable of finishing. Jeremiah 10:23(KJV) puts it this way: quote:Whether one believes the book this came from or not, its message rings true. I have a hard time governing a bowl of goldfish. Wanna make 'sumpin outta it? Twin-Eights friends  88's friends She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast". |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Guess I was thinking along the lines of filling that void and teaching a man to fish. I do not disagree with your scriptural take on things. Our world is shrinking and change is happening at the speed of light and new technology is bringing light and heat to the third world. It is transforming lives I'm just saying we need to get involved in some way to make a positive change for the future other than letting chips fall where they may. ~L |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry, for what ever reason, you are right, they must turn away from war. Too bad things aren't as simple as they were back then. ~L |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
love this Lori.. Happy Thanksgiving  |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
I appreciated your reply Jerry.. Happy Thanksgiving buddy |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Richy! Hope you a had a good one. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Hey Richy! Long time no see! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Hugs! ~L |
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Pete_W Member Posts 185 Scotland (UK) |
"They", believe they are right, that the rest of the world is wrong, things will not change until that belief changes. There is strength in numbers but also inertia so it might take a long time. Thought provoking read. Thanks Pete |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Yes Pete it may. All the more reason to hurry up and get on with it. ~L |
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