I posted a section from this rosicrucian order creed of peace by ralph m. lewis - 1944 found on Worldprayers.org on the : safe space : daily rhythm blog... but I felt even though I/you may struggle with some of it, lots of it seems to fit today...
I am guilty of war when I proudly exercise my intelligence to the disadvantage of my fellow man.This morning President Bush said he will learn the lessons from the 9/11 attack; my hope and prayer is that he and all those in positions of power; earned, acquired, grabbed or elected will learn from the whole story of 9/11 and not simply see everything through the spectacles of political expediency, cultural ignorance and prejudice or imperialistic dreams.
I am guilty of war when I distort other's opinions, which differ from my own.
I am guilty of war when I show disregard for the rights and properties of others.
I am guilty of war when I covet what another has honestly acquired.
I am guilty of war when I seek to maintain my superiority of position by depriving others of their opportunity of advancement.
I am guilty of war if I imagine my kin and myself to be a privileged people.
I am guilty of war if I believe a heritage entitles me to monopolize resources of nature.
I am guilty of war when I believe other people must think and live as I do.
I am guilty of war when I make success in life solely dependent upon power, fame, and riches.
I am guilty of war when I think the minds of people should be regulated by force, rather than by reason.
I am guilty of war when I believe the God I conceive is the one others must accept.
I am guilty of war when I think that a land of a man's birth must necessarily be the place of his livelihood.The true articles of peace cannot be legislated but are drawn up in the personal aspirations and conduct of the millions of little people. When all men will frankly perceive their common dependence, an understanding will emerge that will transcend the barriers of time and space, creed and race.
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As an American, THANK YOU for posting this. Adele
Posted by: Existential Punk | 12/09/2006 at 05:33