Marianne Williamson

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Score 57
12/11/2024, 7:14:33 AM
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Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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Martin Luther King Jr. said there are two kinds of peace: negative peace and positive peace. Negative peace is when there's no outright conflict, but there is underlying tension and anxiety.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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212d
In any corner of the world, the presence of four factors statistically indicate there will be a higher incidence of peace and a lower incidence of violence: greater educational opportunities for children, more economic opportunities for women, a reduction of violence against…
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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212d
Similarly, peace isn’t the absence of violence; violence is the absence of peace. You can’t just suppress the symptoms of violence; you have to proactively create the conditions of peace.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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212d
Health isn’t the absence of sickness; sickness is the absence of health. You can’t just suppress the symptoms of sickness; you have to proactively create the conditions of health. 🧵

The statement advocates for the establishment of a Department of Peace and emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and justice in achieving positive peace. It engages with public discourse by addressing societal issues related to peace, justice, and institutional change.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement promotes positive change and does not use harmful language, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It encourages understanding and compassion by advocating for brotherhood and justice, aligning well with promoting empathy. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The call for a Department of Peace and a change of heart suggests using influence for societal betterment, aligning with this principle. [+2]
  4. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement responsibly uses free speech to advocate for societal change, aligning with this principle. [+2]