There is a way to end torture and war but it involves democratic revolution and a revaluation of values. The only freedom we actually possess is a limited one. To choose what we will act on. We act on values. Chosen ontological values are the key to achieving a peaceful world. When we choose things ike nation, power and competition we are making historic choices that have led to historic dooms. When we choose the ontological values of tolerance, democracy, helpfulness and non-idolatry we are in the ballpark of a more peaceful world.
8/11/11
Not so fast the false hope of ending torture and war
The History of Torture—Why We Can't Give It Up: "'A day will come when a cannon will be a museum-piece, as instruments of torture are today,' French author Victor Hugo told the Paris delegates. 'And we will be amazed to think that these things once existed!'"
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