Peace 101

Conflicts

Injustice is the basic source of conflict. If it were whole, fair, acceptable to all, then there would be harmony in justice. If there are parties that are harmed, excluded, or separated, then those affected would see the injustice. The way to avoid escalating conflict is to have forums of redress. Usually if something causes adverse affects and is brought to the attention of those who can initiate change, and they are willing, then conflict can be avoided by addressing the injustice and making a condition whole. Once the mechanisms for redress breaks down or are lacking, then conditions of injustice will lead to escalating conflict.
Oppression: Prejudice and Discrimination prejudice in its simplest form is prejudging people. Whether it is natural or not may be debatable but prejudice in and of itself is not necessarily harmful. If prejudice leads to discrimination in the sense of socially imposing restrictions, then it is a serious social injustice that is oppressive and will lead to consequent resistance. resistance to oppression leads to repression.
War is the ultimate violence between and among people. War has progressed with technology in destructive force. War is based on the premise that if one party wants to impose its will, that party is justified to do so through means of force. war has never been a lasting solution but it is a lasting philosophy because of its short-term appeal. War is a failure as a long-term solution.

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Updated: 2005/07/12