Breaking the Cycle of Conflict: Choosing Peace Over Retribution

In a world filled with hope for peace and prosperity, the concept of a "time for war" is something we need to vehemently reject. Aggression can never be the answer, even when it may seem like a valid response to hostility. The path of confrontation only leads us down a spiral of devastation, a direction that humanity must shun.

The ongoing strife between Israel and Hamas is a painful reminder of the consequences when governments invoke the "time for war." Such rhetoric can be misleading, for it perpetuates the notion that retribution is a valid response to grievances. However, revenge merely serves as a destructive cycle, where one act of aggression begets another, bringing anguish and misery to those who never had a choice in the matter.

Political posturing and the pursuit of power in global politics often exacerbate these crises. World leaders use such situations to boost their own standing, which only adds fuel to the fire, intensifying the suffering of the innocent.

The real tragedy in all of this is the toll it takes on the children, women, and men who have no part in the devastating conflicts. They bear the brunt of the consequences. Families torn apart, homes destroyed, and lives shattered, all in the name of a war they didn't choose.

Originally posted at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lenchong_peacenotwar-endviolence-choosediplomacy-activity-7125753803928195072-RQLq