Writings
by Marion Schneider:
How can
we end war and killing?
To answer this
we need to answer the question:
What are the causes of war and killing?
The first answer
is: weapons
It must be ensured that weapons are only carried by those responsible
enough to handle weapons technically, humanly and legally. This
applies in all areas of public life, in all countries.
What are
the causes of war and murder?
A lack of dialogue
or a dialogue that leads to war and murder: a misguided dialogue.
In areas where
the danger of violent conflict may arise, we should ensure that
a dialogue between hostile parties is enabled. There are many
techniques available throughout the world. For example, the Navajo
Indians in North America have a tradition of “peace talks”
which they offer via the United Nations.
With time and
patience all parties can be brought to enter a dialogue. It is
a question of the pressure necessary to bring about dialogue and
the ability and power to apply this pressure.
What are
the reasons for war and murder?
The egocentric
nature of the parties in conflict. They have reached a
situation where they are no longer willing or able to consider
the position of the other. Mediators must ensure that this negation
of the other cannot persist.
What is
the cause of murder and war?
Hate. Hate is
a product of refused love. Whenever one party was willing to give,
the other refused. A string of misunderstandings. The process
has already begun when one party begins to feel hate. Hate is
the beginning of war.
How can
we end hate?
The party which
feels hate must turn its attention toward itself. The energy otherwise
expended in hate should be used for self-reflection and renewal.
What is
the cause of murder and war?
Self-centredness.
Often the result of frustrated love.
How can
we counteract self-centredness?
Imprison oneself
with only oneself for a while. Without reflection,
self-centredness will recede.
And self-centredness
in larger groups?
Free the group
from its isolation. Mix up the group.
What is
the cause of murder and war?
Self-righteousness.
The belief of being in the right. Everyone is entitled to their
own position.
If we
were forced to see from another point of view, we would understand
the limits of our own standpoint.
A solution:
conflicting parties should adopt the viewpoint of the other
party for a while.
What is
the cause of murder and war?
The belief in
blood-rights or national entitlement. Most blood has been shed
over this.
Love thy neighbour
as thyself.
Why has
this central canon not prevailed, although everyone has felt and
understood this sentiment from time to time?
Because small-mindedness
has gained the upper hand.
Try it
out: apply this principle once a day and you will see how
fundamentally your life will be transformed. Apply this in everyday
life and you can change the world.
What is
the cause of murder and war?
The exclusive
belief in one God. Many Gods can co-exist together for many people.
Give female gods a chance!
What is
the cause of murder and war?
Monogamy and
monotheism as dogma – it frustrates and destroys.
The future
will show how much tolerance will be needed.
What is
the cause of murder and war?
Not enough desire
for happiness.
This can
change.
When people
want to be happy, murder and war are no longer in their
interests.
This can change
everything.
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