Tolerance of differences is the centerpiece to peace. Wars have been started because of minor differences, egos, insults, and bravado. Wars have been fomented because of religious differences. It is easy within religious beliefs and customs to view personal decisions as the best way forward, as truth, and unalterable. Clashes can come to the surface easily and offer few solutions.
Religious customs are evident on this page this week. Ramadan is a cornerstone of followers of the Islam faith. Muslims are monotheistic, similar to Christian and Jewish followers, who believe in one God However, much of the intolerance of religions often revolve around political dissent, which can offer the same intolerances. In essence, a greater understanding, confidence in seeking peace, and tolerance, offer solutions in neighborliness. It takes just a few bullies to stir the pot of dissent and trouble. We learn to stand firm on the tenet of the Golden Rule: Treat others the way we would like to be treated. Novel? No. Just a recipe for peace.
Christian churches offer celebrations of Easter with egg hunts for children. Easter actually is the most significant holiday among Christians. They are easy to find if one is looking for an Easter egg hunt.
Just recently, a church in Batavia, Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster Street, proposed an embellished celebration at 11:15 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 17. The parking lot is the setting to hunt for plastic eggs with wrapped chocolate and no peanut products. Registration is required at marynowroozi@comcast.net by April 10. Family members are encouraged to bring their favorite Easter baskets.
Peace is a product of those who seek its inherent goodness. Aurora sixth grade student, Christian Chavez, engaged in an electronic conversation with world-famous Nobel Laureate, the Dalai Lama. PeaceJam is an international youth organization which has a chapter in East Aurora School District 131 and Christian Chavez has learned to offer assistance to help bring peace to his neighbors. There are memories made an a young age in such important work.
Taking bold steps to improve our State is the focus of One Voice provider, Jim Nowlan. When we think about it, we have reasons to view our cups as half-full and not half-empty.
Clear and Concise Week 13 Year 3: Reflection to repeat from last week. United Nations, deference to others, tolerance, seeking peace as a way of life, will be the salvation to society in all countries. We in the United States can lead the way by being open to others’ customs, personalities, and traditions.