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I believe that the Culture of Peace is one of the most precious humane philosophies in the 21st century. This article contains my thoughts on what that concept means to me.
First, it is crucial to clarify that the Culture of Peace is a concept which should be expressed through individual efforts as well as shared by all people collectively. That is the true strength of this unique concept. Through the irreversible process of globalization, the opportunity to reach out to others has dramatically increased. Globalization has opened up brought us close to every part of our planet and exposed us to variety and diversity of our world. In fact, each human being has a different background such as demography, language, religion, gender, nationality, race, culture and history.
From the perspective of diversity, the crucial point is to tolerate different values and accept diversity. It is meaningless to compare which is superior because different people have different perspectives and values. Then, how should we treat the diversity? If people do not accept, value and respect diversity, it is obvious that inherent intolerance would cause conflicts, and the history of colonialism has shown that very vividly. European conquerors not only dominated the indigenous people, but also destroyed their culture as the colonialists considered indigenous culture as inferior. Thus, rejection of diversity is the trigger and the cause of widespread discriminations which in turn resulted in conflicts.
我认为和平文化是21世纪人类哲学最珍贵的一部分。这篇文章包含了我如何看待和平文化对我的意义。
首先，需要明确的是和平文化是一种概念，它应该通过个人努力及群体共享表现出来，这才是这一独特概念的真正力量。在全球化不可阻挡的过程中，人与人交流接触的机会大大增加。全球化让我们对地球的每一部分都密切接触，向我们展示这个世界的多样和差异。实际上，每个人都有不同的背景，如人种、语言、宗教、性别、国籍、民族、文化和历史等。
从多样化的角度来看，最重要的一点就是宽容对待不同的价值观和接受多样性。对比哪种文化更高一筹毫无意义，因为不同的人拥有不同的角度和价值观。那么，我们应该如何对待多样性呢？如果人们不接受不同的价值观、不尊重多样性，很明显这种内在的不包容性就会导致冲突。这一点殖民主义的历史已展示的淋漓尽致，欧洲占领者不仅控制土著人，还破坏了他们的文化，因为殖民者认为土著文化是劣等文化。因此，拒绝多样性就会引发广泛的歧视，并进一步导致冲突。
Our world today should make every effort to raise the level of tolerance for the diversity of people and their thoughts. I believe that diversity is not a disadvantage but an advantage because through the process of accepting the differences, we can expand our perspectives and gain the capacity to change our mindset. In addition, diversity allows us to notice that each individual has his strength and weakness, and we can cooperate with each other to move ahead. In a globalized world, it is impossible to live without mutual support and cooperation. And if we make use of each one’s individual strength, the solidarity will have amazing power to achieve incredible results. In this context, one particular area where we have failed to benefit from is equal participation of women in every sphere of human activity. At present, we are failing to utilize a large part of women’s power as UN Security Council Resolution 1325 has envisaged. It might seem difficult to overcome the fear of differences,. At the same time, what we need is two simple thoughts. Be tolerant and respect others. These are essential points for a harmonious world and generate solidarity amongst all human beings. In other words, through these two actions, we can overcome the discrimination and forget our differences.
It is also essential to reconsider the definition of peace. In general, peace is defined as the absence of war; that is not sufficient. For instance, even though my own country Japan has not been involved in wars since World War II and is one of the most developed countries in the world, many people there are suffering from social pressure generated by many external forces. Consequently, many commit suicide or get mentally sick. Even though large scale wars have not flared up in recent decades, the number of people suffering is not decreasing because people are experiencing the negative impacts of interminable competition in market, pressure from social responsibility, corrupt politics or lack of goverance. Because of insatiable greed for wealth, people are not controlling but are being controlled by the socio-economic system, and it demolishes human dignity. The absence of war does not guarantee a life of dignity for any human being anymore. Personally, to me peace is the absence of misery and deprivation. In term of this definition, I believe that all human beings are free from conflicts but also have happiness in their lives. To sum up, peace is not only the absence of war but also happiness and compassion.
当今我们的世界应尽全力提升对民众及其想法多样性的宽容度。在我看来，多样性对于发展不是不利条件，而是有利条件，因为通过接纳不同点，我们可以拓展看问题的角度，获得改变思维方式的能力，同时通过彼此合作，携手共进。在全球化的世界，没有互助与合作是不可能生存的。如果我们利用彼此之力，团结起来将会取得意想不到的成就。
在这样的背景下，我们没能从中受益的一个特别领域就是妇女公平参与人类活动的每个部分。目前，我们未能像联合国安理会1325号决议所设想的那样发挥女性的力量。克服对差异的恐惧似乎不容易，然而，我们需要秉持的是两个简单的观点：宽容与尊重他人。这是实现世界和谐和所有人团结的关键点。换句话说，就是通过这两点，我们可以克服歧视，忘记差异。
同时，重新定义和平的概念也很重要。一般来说，和平被定义为没有战争。这样定义是不够的。比如，我的国家日本在二战后就没有再卷入战争，也是世界上发达国家之一。然而，仍有很多人遭受外在因素产生的社会压力，因此他们自杀或者患精神疾病。近几十年来，尽管大规模的战争没有爆发，受苦的民众数量并没有减少，因为人们正遭受市场无休止的竞争带来的负面影响、社会责任的压力、政治腐败或管理的缺失。由于对财富的贪婪，人们并没有掌控社会经济体系，而是被它掌控，而且尊严也被它削弱。没有战争并不能继续保障人类的尊严。在我个人看来，和平是没有苦难和剥夺。根据这个定义，我认为人类不仅应该没有冲突，也应该生活幸福。总之，和平不仅是没有战争，也应包括幸福和慈爱。
In conclusion, for me, the Culture of Peace is a humane concept which encourages us to be tolerant, to respect others as individuals and to devote ceaseless efforts to bring happiness for all human beings. As long as we inculcate the Culture of Peace in our minds, it will energize us to create sustainable peace individually and globally. What we can do are these four simple things:
Respect diversity,
Tolerate differences,
Show compassion, and
Serve humanity.
These will enable all of us to build the Culture of Peace.
和平文化是一种人文概念，鼓励我们宽容、彼此尊重、不遗余力地把幸福带到每个人身边。只要把和平文化谨记于心，它一定会让我们每个人都精力充沛地奋斗，与全世界人民团结起来创造可持续的和平。我们要做的四件简单的事是：尊重多样性、宽容差异、展现慈爱和服务人类。这将使我们能树立和平文化。
First, it is crucial to clarify that the Culture of Peace is a concept which should be expressed through individual efforts as well as shared by all people collectively. That is the true strength of this unique concept. Through the irreversible process of globalization, the opportunity to reach out to others has dramatically increased. Globalization has opened up brought us close to every part of our planet and exposed us to variety and diversity of our world. In fact, each human being has a different background such as demography, language, religion, gender, nationality, race, culture and history.
From the perspective of diversity, the crucial point is to tolerate different values and accept diversity. It is meaningless to compare which is superior because different people have different perspectives and values. Then, how should we treat the diversity? If people do not accept, value and respect diversity, it is obvious that inherent intolerance would cause conflicts, and the history of colonialism has shown that very vividly. European conquerors not only dominated the indigenous people, but also destroyed their culture as the colonialists considered indigenous culture as inferior. Thus, rejection of diversity is the trigger and the cause of widespread discriminations which in turn resulted in conflicts.
我认为和平文化是21世纪人类哲学最珍贵的一部分。这篇文章包含了我如何看待和平文化对我的意义。
首先，需要明确的是和平文化是一种概念，它应该通过个人努力及群体共享表现出来，这才是这一独特概念的真正力量。在全球化不可阻挡的过程中，人与人交流接触的机会大大增加。全球化让我们对地球的每一部分都密切接触，向我们展示这个世界的多样和差异。实际上，每个人都有不同的背景，如人种、语言、宗教、性别、国籍、民族、文化和历史等。
从多样化的角度来看，最重要的一点就是宽容对待不同的价值观和接受多样性。对比哪种文化更高一筹毫无意义，因为不同的人拥有不同的角度和价值观。那么，我们应该如何对待多样性呢？如果人们不接受不同的价值观、不尊重多样性，很明显这种内在的不包容性就会导致冲突。这一点殖民主义的历史已展示的淋漓尽致，欧洲占领者不仅控制土著人，还破坏了他们的文化，因为殖民者认为土著文化是劣等文化。因此，拒绝多样性就会引发广泛的歧视，并进一步导致冲突。
Our world today should make every effort to raise the level of tolerance for the diversity of people and their thoughts. I believe that diversity is not a disadvantage but an advantage because through the process of accepting the differences, we can expand our perspectives and gain the capacity to change our mindset. In addition, diversity allows us to notice that each individual has his strength and weakness, and we can cooperate with each other to move ahead. In a globalized world, it is impossible to live without mutual support and cooperation. And if we make use of each one’s individual strength, the solidarity will have amazing power to achieve incredible results. In this context, one particular area where we have failed to benefit from is equal participation of women in every sphere of human activity. At present, we are failing to utilize a large part of women’s power as UN Security Council Resolution 1325 has envisaged. It might seem difficult to overcome the fear of differences,. At the same time, what we need is two simple thoughts. Be tolerant and respect others. These are essential points for a harmonious world and generate solidarity amongst all human beings. In other words, through these two actions, we can overcome the discrimination and forget our differences.
It is also essential to reconsider the definition of peace. In general, peace is defined as the absence of war; that is not sufficient. For instance, even though my own country Japan has not been involved in wars since World War II and is one of the most developed countries in the world, many people there are suffering from social pressure generated by many external forces. Consequently, many commit suicide or get mentally sick. Even though large scale wars have not flared up in recent decades, the number of people suffering is not decreasing because people are experiencing the negative impacts of interminable competition in market, pressure from social responsibility, corrupt politics or lack of goverance. Because of insatiable greed for wealth, people are not controlling but are being controlled by the socio-economic system, and it demolishes human dignity. The absence of war does not guarantee a life of dignity for any human being anymore. Personally, to me peace is the absence of misery and deprivation. In term of this definition, I believe that all human beings are free from conflicts but also have happiness in their lives. To sum up, peace is not only the absence of war but also happiness and compassion.
当今我们的世界应尽全力提升对民众及其想法多样性的宽容度。在我看来，多样性对于发展不是不利条件，而是有利条件，因为通过接纳不同点，我们可以拓展看问题的角度，获得改变思维方式的能力，同时通过彼此合作，携手共进。在全球化的世界，没有互助与合作是不可能生存的。如果我们利用彼此之力，团结起来将会取得意想不到的成就。
在这样的背景下，我们没能从中受益的一个特别领域就是妇女公平参与人类活动的每个部分。目前，我们未能像联合国安理会1325号决议所设想的那样发挥女性的力量。克服对差异的恐惧似乎不容易，然而，我们需要秉持的是两个简单的观点：宽容与尊重他人。这是实现世界和谐和所有人团结的关键点。换句话说，就是通过这两点，我们可以克服歧视，忘记差异。
同时，重新定义和平的概念也很重要。一般来说，和平被定义为没有战争。这样定义是不够的。比如，我的国家日本在二战后就没有再卷入战争，也是世界上发达国家之一。然而，仍有很多人遭受外在因素产生的社会压力，因此他们自杀或者患精神疾病。近几十年来，尽管大规模的战争没有爆发，受苦的民众数量并没有减少，因为人们正遭受市场无休止的竞争带来的负面影响、社会责任的压力、政治腐败或管理的缺失。由于对财富的贪婪，人们并没有掌控社会经济体系，而是被它掌控，而且尊严也被它削弱。没有战争并不能继续保障人类的尊严。在我个人看来，和平是没有苦难和剥夺。根据这个定义，我认为人类不仅应该没有冲突，也应该生活幸福。总之，和平不仅是没有战争，也应包括幸福和慈爱。
In conclusion, for me, the Culture of Peace is a humane concept which encourages us to be tolerant, to respect others as individuals and to devote ceaseless efforts to bring happiness for all human beings. As long as we inculcate the Culture of Peace in our minds, it will energize us to create sustainable peace individually and globally. What we can do are these four simple things:
Respect diversity,
Tolerate differences,
Show compassion, and
Serve humanity.
These will enable all of us to build the Culture of Peace.
和平文化是一种人文概念，鼓励我们宽容、彼此尊重、不遗余力地把幸福带到每个人身边。只要把和平文化谨记于心，它一定会让我们每个人都精力充沛地奋斗，与全世界人民团结起来创造可持续的和平。我们要做的四件简单的事是：尊重多样性、宽容差异、展现慈爱和服务人类。这将使我们能树立和平文化。