The world is changing... The earth of today is full of chaotic pain. When I look out to every corner of our earthly home I am distraught over the insurmountable amount of corruption, war, and famine which plagues all of mankind... Are we doomed to allow those consumed with hatred and lusting for power to dictate those of us with noble hearts? Will humanity remain but a shadow of despair tearing and terrorizing itself over petty ideological differences? And even more frightening will we, those of us who struggle to bring light into this dark world, stand idly by and watch atrocity after atrocity be committed? Will we sit on the sidelines justifying our own inaction with wordy excuses of our good intentions but lack of ability to make a difference?

We must all ask ourselves where we stand in the midst of this world. How far are we willing to go, how much are we willing to sacrifice, so that humanity may unite. We must each discover the truth of ourselves, will you make a difference, do you care to make a difference. The world is changing... There are those among you, in every corner of the world, preparing to bring forth that change. To create peace on earth at last. The destinies of these people are so entangled with this new beginning that they themselves are unaware of the shape of things to come. Yet it is coming none the less. So ask yourself are you one of these people? Do you know your destiny? Will you make a difference...? The world is changing... a new age has begun.

That may be one of the most well written things I've read on here in a very long time. If that's your very first post, I believe your stay here will be welcome.

agree 100%

What a fantastic post. I can't add anymore than that.

welcome to UM eleazaros!

I hope to read more from you.

Welcome to UM eleazaros. Interesting post, but it could be interpreted in a variety of ways. What exactly are you espousing?

It reminds me of the Earl Babbie book: "You can make a difference". Welcome to UM.

Such elevated words... I agree with IamsSon: "What exactly are you...?"

The intent with my written words is nothing short of varying interpretations. The meaning drawn from the roots of my post is specific to each who reads it. The questions asked allow others to ponder the nature and power of their actions. However, to clarify... My beliefs- my spirituality- derives from questioning my surroundings, as I feel we all should. We grow, as human beings, from seeking elusive and even impossible answers. From questions that force us to ponder the very nature of ourselves we can discover our morals and strengthen our beliefs. My written words offer questions that allow me to ponder the nature of humanity: Will mankind continue down the path of genocides, wars, and many more despicable acts at the hands of power crazed men? Will the good people of every nation sit back and watch as the world tears it self apart as faction fights faction? At this point we can only answer those questions in terms of our hopes.

Yet the world indeed does lie on the cusp of change. At this very instant, in front of you exists a portal to the minds of a near uncountable amount of unique perspectives. Humanity now possesses a tool with such power that the implications are still not fully grasped. Communities are forming that know no bounds and survive arguments brought on by petty differences. This forum itself exemplifies my point as opinions and beliefs from every corner of the world are openly shared. These unprecedented meeting grounds breed a new mind for the younger generations, the very leaders of our future. I do not mean to imply that technology alone ushers in a new era, rather, for once, individuals are beginning to grow, to question, to learn, and to try to make a difference. I both see it and read it everyday; those throughout the world are spreading their words of hope to all that will listen.

And from this thought, an argument arises, one that I previously and cryptically proposed, is the changing world predestined? Are those that wish, desire, and perhaps act to unite the world, destined to do so? Will these younger generations, prodigies of our own time, commit themselves to peace outside of the confines of virtuality. And if this is predestined then by whom? Genetics...? God...? Or the illusions of free will that in actuality is fate itself? Simply put- More questions.

The product of my existence lends me to believe that this change is predestined. I also believe that my duty lies in spreading my ideas of growth, of hope, and of what can be to all those who will listen. I intend fully to share my most sacred values as well as make a difference in many many more ways. So without the cryptics I propose the question once more- Do you believe in destiny? Will you set out to make a difference? And will I see you changing the world?

I also thank all of you for a truely warm welcome.

Hello and welcome to UM.

I also think what a person does defines them. In my view, it is how we respond to events that determines what that defibition will be.

Can we stay calm in the face of chaos? Does our energy help or perpetuate something we dislike.

In my view its the way we choose to Be that affects the greates change in our world.

I'll have a glass of wine to that.

How can we be doomed if there are still noble hearts among us?

A small segment is not representative of the whole.



Can you struggle and stand idly by at the same time?

To aid a single person is a difference.



Don't know about you but I stand on my feet.

A lofty goal of utopia, but reality doesn't conform to our will.



Sorry no saviours sitting in my chair.

Why would I want to?



Who says I haven't already?

Do good.

Omg. Killer topic! I love it. <3

I believe there will be peace too. Of course there will be some minor problems. You know.

I want to bring peace to the world myself. I just don't know how to do it. But one thing is, we need to end this war first. Then we'll think about peace. I've always remind hopefully. (Sorry if that made no sense.)

Good post...but better said then done. Peace will only be achieved when there is enough people to make a gain from it.

There is no real way to achieve world peace for any lengthy amount of time.

Yes! we can do this. In other words put down the gun and live and let live. Stop the genocide. Great post welcome to UM, eleazaros.

Sorry for bringing this thread back to life.

But most people don't agree that peace will work. And there will ever be "peace."

This might sound stupid. If we actually work to restore peace in our world. Then it can happen. *Runs & hides*

It is very unlikely that we will ever see peace on earth. The reason being, man and woman are flawed and what causes these flaws is freewill. Everyone has freewill and can decide what drives them in this world. May it be, money, power, love, and so on. Long as they’re people out there that want power, money and are willing to do anything to get it, there will never be peace.

The only way I see to have peace on earth is to take money and power (route to all evil) out of the equation. If you can take that out, then peace could be achievable. Good Luck!

If you look at everything bad that has happened in history, it can all be pointed to money or power.

I would like to know when peace will be brought to the animal kingdom, so much killing and violence, lions vs antelope, wolves vs deer, muscrat vs muscrat its really getting out of hand these days. They constantly fight over food and mates, I believe if we took food and reproduction out of the equation animals will finally find peace..... uhm is the end result of that death? Do we need to hasten this end result and kill every animal out there to stop this senseless animal violence? Why cant it be like in the cartoons where animals walk upright, can talk, wear their cute little animal clothes and go on amazing adventures to learn about friendship, morality and other stuff?

You can't have peace without chaos. They both level themselves out.

We might still have poblems in the world. ^^