Ideology of Peace
PEACE IN DIFFERENT RELIGIONS
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In the context of peace, this teaching is very basic.
Obviously, we shall not find anyone in this world
who would like to be the victim of violence.
Violence is abhorrent to everyone. This being the
reality, it is essential that man should also abhor the
perpetration of violence on others. In no
circumstances, should he indulge in violent
activities against others. Undoubtedly this
injunction is general in its application. It is
addressed not only to individuals but also to the
community as a whole. Just as a standard is set for
individual behaviour, similarly a standard is set for
social behaviour.
Referring to this verse of the Torah, one Jewish
scholar has rightly observed:
“That is the whole of the Torah, the rest is but
commentary.”
In the Torah, Isaiah, an Israelite prophet,
describes the world of justice. In this most
desirable world, “people shall beat their
swords into plowshares, and their spears into
pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword
