понедельник, 5 марта 2012 г.

Understanding barriers to peace

"Peace on earth goodwill to men." That prayer is often repeated this time of year. However, daily news accounts inform us of "wars and rumours of wars." Disputes over religion, race and territorial claims prevent people from living in peace.

It is relatively easy to be critical of the disputes that enflame violence in others, but few are willing to consider the problems close at hand that could erupt in serious conflicts. That problem in the United States is race.

Two recent incidents showed a difference in understanding on issues between blacks and whites. One incident was the oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on the Virginia cross burning case. Virginia has a …

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