Putting an end to the cycle of ignorance and misunderstanding is a grand task. While still doing their duty, soldiers can use force for protection, assistance, and building, rather than merely aggression. They can act with understanding, compassion, and courage, fighting not just for victory, but for a lasting and meaningful resolution to conflict.
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Meeting
Review Perspectives. What does it mean to Fight for the Good? (20 minutes)
Reflect: Guided, active meditation. What is your role in war? (20 minutes)
Discuss the Pledge for Soldiers. (10 minutes)
What kind of Public Action can we take? (20 minutes)
Reflect: Guided, active meditation. What is your role in war? (20 minutes)
Discuss the Pledge for Soldiers. (10 minutes)
What kind of Public Action can we take? (20 minutes)
Action
Introduce Real Peace to soldiers at a local military base:
– Ask them for exquisite sensitivity to their position in society.
– Pledge for soldiers.
– Understand the grievance and suffering of the other side.
– Form a Peace Brigade for a particular conflict.
– Ask them for exquisite sensitivity to their position in society.
– Pledge for soldiers.
– Understand the grievance and suffering of the other side.
– Form a Peace Brigade for a particular conflict.
Guide
We’re looking for a Guide for this Proposal. A stipend for volunteers ($100 - $250) is available. Details.
Type: Conflict, Peace.
