Since the dawn of humanity our world has been rocked and socked with conflict.
Greed, cultural and social differences and the devil have plagued our history with wars and terrible human suffering. While some leaders and religions have tried to calm the waters of global mayhem, their efforts have never created an atmosphere of sustained global tranquility.
Whether one is an atheist, agnostic or affiliated with a religious denomination, all must see our earth and all it's creatures and features as a fantastic event and state of being. While some may attribute all this to a set of incredible natural events, most folks envision a Supreme Being or Creator as the force behind our world and universe.
Most eastern and western religions recognize a power beyond their full understanding as the reason for the seasons, planetary tracks and marvels of the natural world. Also, all of these diverse religious philosophies share the commonality of a God or set of Supreme Beings as the touchstone of creation and human beings.
All that said, do we have a chance to find a lasting peace on earth?
I believe our sincere prayers for peace point the way to a better world. The major religions of the world all have rituals, practices and loads of prayers and hymns glorifying their perception of God. In my opinion, our begging and praying to these supernatural figures represent our best hope to make the world a more peaceful place.
Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews and the mystical religions of the east should pray for peace and attempt to set aside past histories and sad events which continue to destroy people and things. However, the devil with all his clever tricks and deceptions is our most formidable enemy in this pursuit. Satan is everywhere and continually twists individuals and groups to pursue evil deeds.
The world will not find peace at the UN, NATO or any coalition of nations bound by military or economic agreements. In my opinion, these agencies and groups actually spur conflicts and any utopian idea of a one world government is an idea coming straight from hell.
Peace in our world can only come from a steady stream of prayer to an Almighty God. Finally, people of all flavors must set aside their differences, forgive their neighbors, and never repeat the errors of their ancestors.
the colossal sins of our ancestors.
