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9. Dezember 2014
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Hundreds of thousands of people: One Voice

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Wars and violent conflicts are chiefly distinctive marks in the battle of power for leadership. The common man, who wants to see his family healthy and happy, doesn’t have any interest in going to a war. But politicians and leaders want to gain and obtain power. Countries seek for resources and striving upwards. Sadly but true: wars can be helpful on that purpose. The warrior who finds himself in the middle of a battle later, is the puppet in the […]
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30. November 2014
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Palestinian and Israeli Authorities work hand in hand to obtain peace

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The impact of media on peoples thinking and behavior can’t be underestimated. Ben Sheehan wrote a funny piece on that issue. He states: „It’s hard when papers and magazines only focus on extremes … for a change let’s focus on the common similarities.“ Here you can listen  to his very educating song: The common similarities between Jews and Arabs both believe in Holy Scripture each descend from Abraham/Ibrahim share a God;  set aside a day for praying (Shabbat and Salat al-Jum’ah) don’t […]
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23. November 2014
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Non violent ways to stand up for your rights

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One of the main prejudices against Palestines is, that they only are able or only willing to use violence to prove their point. Let it be the suicide bombings or sending rockets: the media shows pictures of people gone insane. Who don’t know to help themselves otherwise than picking on violent ways. Mainly to kill as much as Jews as possible. Then we see scenes of celebrating Palestines and leaders are quoted who glorify every murder as heroic. „They don’t want peace at all“ people […]
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21. November 2014
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One Summer Dreaming of a different World

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Having a look at projects which are active in the work for peace, the program „Seeds of Peace“ is important to know. Every year youngsters of the whole world are coming together in Maine (USA) to take part at a huge peace camp. Here they meet with other young people, who at home are considered  members of the enemy party.   The Camp lasts for three weeks and consists of: games, fun, special activities – for growing friendships! almost two hours […]