I was an infantry officer in the Army from 1969 to 1971. Men in my platoon who had served time read more

I was an infantry officer in the Army from 1969 to 1971. Men in my platoon who had served time in Vietnam told me many stories—but none more chilling than the one from two helicopter pilots. They told me how they would shoot the friendlies on their way back from reconnaissance missions just so they could empty their ammunition before returning to base. The friendlies were South Vietnamese women and children, helpless victims in a war they did not understand. But to the American pilots, they were simply dots on the ground.
Whitehead is a political conservative.

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. -Mother Teresa.

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. -Mother Teresa.

Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, read more

Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

Peace originates with the flow of things — its heart is like the movement of the wind and waves. The read more

Peace originates with the flow of things — its heart is like the movement of the wind and waves. The Way is like the veins that circulate blood through our bodies, following the natural flow of the life force. If you are separated in the slightest from that divine essence, you are far off the path.

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.

Those who say Islam is a warlike religion
must ask if Christianity has been as well.

Those who say Islam is a warlike religion
must ask if Christianity has been as well.

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have
kissed each other.

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have
kissed each other.

This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes read more

This hand, to tyrants ever sworn the foe,
For freedom only deals the deadly blow;
Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade,
For gentle peace in freedom's hallowed shade.

Peace is a militant state, which is not secured by wishful thinking.... If we are to be sure of our read more

Peace is a militant state, which is not secured by wishful thinking.... If we are to be sure of our liberty, we must be ready to fight for it.