Every twenty-first of September, PEACE reigns on Earth. For that one day, there are no conflicts, no wars, no guns shooting. That one day is free from aggression, bloodshed, and hate. That day once a year, is all devoted to community action and providing aid for the poor- a day of global cease-fire and non-violence. Each year, the twenty-first of September marks Peace day.
The International Day of Peace is a day dedicated to peace, and specifically the absence of war particularly in combat zones. It is a day when everyone accepts the differences, comes together, and unites with one another. Peace is important because it is a way to stop all the fighting and suffering and brings love. Peace is defined as freedom from the cessation of war, violence or dispute or dissension between individuals or groups. It refers to the absence of hatred and hostility. It is especially important in today’s society. Everywhere we look there is fighting or hostility, and whenever we read the newspaper or look on the news, there are always constant wars between nations. Many are people dying, sicknesses are being spread by war, families’ are being torn apart, and kid’s are having their future ruined and taken away from them all due to the fact that peace is being forgotten. All this is happening because there is no peace or love in the world. Peace Day is just a day that occurs once a year, where there is peace worldwide and the world really comes together. But, if there was peace everyday, there would definitely be positive change and the world would become a better place for everyone. Peace is important to fight for and that is exactly what Peace Day is doing. I believe PEACE is worth being fought for.
Peace is important to fight for because it is the solution to many problems in the world. Carlos Santana once claimed- “The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.” In this quote, it explains that peace is the most powerful weapon. However, people think otherwise. When armies go to war, they think bombs and guns will help them win. They don’t realize that the only way to truly win a war or anything is through peace. Many people have the choice to stop being violent but chose to ignore it. Instead, they are blinded by their emotions and want revenge. For people to stop fighting, there needs to be fairness and equity, justness, and to have justness, you need peace. Even so, that doesn’t mean with peace there are no conflicts, it means that with peace you can solve all conflicts and problems. Therefore, it is important to fight for peace because it is the solution to almost everything.
In addition, it is also important to fight for peace because it allows growth and development and a dependable future for new civilizations and future generations to thrive. Peace allows us to live in harmony with one another by acknowledging equality, fairness, and respect for each other. Without peace, there wouldn’t be growth or development in the world. However, not enough peace is contributed to the world and if this keeps going, the world would end up in chaos. Peace helps the world to keep moving and developing in a forward direction, so life can get better and better. It lets the world grow so people can come together and change the world to become better for future generations. It is important to fight for peace because with it comes love. Peace helps the world grow and people to love each other, and by doing so helping the world grow and develop.
Peace is a very important characteristic to have especially in a society that keeps changing like todays. Peace helps make this world a better place and gives people the chance to have a better life. Throughout history, many individuals have struggled to achieve this ideal but still haven’t quite reached it. Even so, I believe it is still worth striving for.
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'Build Up Peace' by Michelle Calkins
