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The world is dangerous not because of those who do harm, but because of those who look at it, without doing anything .
The Understanding behind Peace
Hinduism
Traditionally Hinduism has adopted a saying called Vasuda eva kutumbakam[12] which translates to "The world is one family." The essence of this saying is the observation that only base minds see dichotomies and divisions. The more we seek wisdom, the more we become inclusive and free our internal spirit from worldly illusions or Maya. World peace is hence thought to be achieved only through internal means -- by liberating oneself from artificial boundaries that separate us.fter being exposed to natural light and allowing the grass to grow.
Islam
According to Islam, faith in only one God and having common parents Adam and Eve is greatest reason for humans to live together with peace and brotherhood. Islamic view of global peace is mentioned in the Quran where the whole humanity is recognized as one family. All the people are children of Adam. The purpose of the Islamic faith is to make people recognize their own natural inclination towards their fraternity.
Sikhism
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, believing in the singular power of the Formless Creator God, Ik Onkaar, without a parallel. In the Guru Granth Sahib, God is called by all the Hindu names and as Allah as well.
Sarbat Da Bhala, in the Will of God, is paramount for a Sikh. Sikhism seeks peaceA Sikh is bound to the Truth at all times and practices god Consciousness through Nam Simran and selfless service (Sewa).
Christanity
The basic Christian ideal promotes peace through goodwill and by sharing the faith with others, as well as forgiving those who do try to break the peace. Below are selections from this gospels:
"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." John 13:34-35
Buddhism
Many Buddhists believe that world peace can only be achieved if we first establish peace within our minds. SiddhÄrtha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, said, "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."[11]
The idea is that anger and other negative states of mind are the cause of wars and fighting. They believe we can live in peace and harmony only if we abandon the anger in our minds and learn to love each other and practice altruism.
Bahâ'i Faith
With specific regard to the pursuit of world peace, Baha'u'llah of the Baha'i Faith prescribed a world-embracing Collective Security arrangement as necessary for the establishment of a lasting peace. The Universal House of Justice wrote about the process in The Promise of World Peace.
