Build A Sustainable Peace
A country cannot escape its geography nor its history. But it can shape its future successfully through religion.
When we gained independence in 1948 we were proud that unlike some other countries it was won peacefully. However, later the abominable civil war came and now after 30 long years of war we are at an important juncture of our history.
All of us have to take our share of the blame. Politics is a dirty game and many opine that it is the culprit. We cannot sustain peace unless a concerted effort is made. It is of paramount importance that we realise we are all human beings and should not be given various labels which cause polarisation of our society.
Peace education is a must in schools, and children and adults should be given awareness of the value of such education.
Today we have a relative peace. There could be people who are dissatisfied because they think they are made to feel second class citizens. But the underlying fact is we are all human beings in a pluralistic society, entangled in rich diversity and each one living for a short period — the impermanence of life.
Any one born to this world has the right to live. Let us live and let others live because it is not within our power to enter this world or leave it at our own will, unless we commit suicide which is a sin. We cannot take away another’s life. It we commit heinous crimes where do we go after death? With the growth of years if we mean well we should live our religion more because the answer lies there. We cannot escape it.
Dr. H. W. Tillekaratne
Ratmalana
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what can ne say. you deserve what you have. really nobody onf anything. all one see politicians like to win. they know the citizens statistics say less than13% are intelligent to know how to vote the rest victims of false promises.machine need all parts to functin properly.body all parts need to be healthy to remain productive. like that all parts of the country need stabilty gor the country to prosper.so cast your vote wisely not to kill each other