THE PEACEFUL PATH of TRANSFORMATION ~ PEACE TRAIN by CAT STEVENS


Every day we have a chance to do better.

What happens when evil and sinister deeds have been done on both sides of an issue?

Can any side kill enough people to even the score?

Are the aggressor’s wishes important to do at any and all costs?

I pray for peace for the Jews.

I pray for peace for the Palestinians.

I pray for Ukraine.

I pray for Russia.

I pray for peace for Ethiopia.

I pray for peace for Yemen.

I pray for peace for Syria.

I pray for peace for Libya.

I pray for peace for Myanmar.

I pray for peace for Colombia.

I pray for peace for Nigeria.

I pray for peace for Sudan.

I pray for peace for Afghanastan.

I pray for Iraq.

I pray for the Central African Republic.

I pray for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

I pray for Mexico.

I pray for Somalia.

I pray for Mali.

I pray for the world in strife at this moment: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-currently-at-war#SnippetTab

I pray for the United States of America presently combatting 1,225 Hate and Antigovernment Groups against Democracy, Freedom and Liberty. The USA is striving for all who believe in PEACE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY regardless of race, color, creed, gender, age, religion or spirituality or non-belief, finances, politics. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a key defender of human rights of all involved.

In the Unites States of America, everyone has the right to protest. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says:

“The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.”

People in the USA have the right to protest, but not on private property without permission.

SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER HATE 2022 MAP IN THE USA:

Hate Map | Southern Poverty Law Center (splcenter.org)

History, according to World Atlas, https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-countries-recognize-palestine-as-a-country.html, explains:

“Palestine is not a country. It is recognized as a sovereign state by 136 UN members. The Declaration of Independence and the Proclamation of the State of Palestine took place on November 15, 1988 in Algiers, Algeria. Since then, the objective of the Palestine Liberation Organization has been to attain recognition of the Palestinian state from the international community.

Background

“The UN General Assembly passed a resolution in 1974, recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to attaining sovereignty. It also recognized the PLO as the sole representative of Palestinians and granted it the status of Observer in the United Nations. After the Proclamation of Independence, Palestine replaced PLO in the UN but Palestine has not yet attained formal status in the system.

“Following the declaration, many countries, particularly developing states in Africa and Asia, recognized the state of Palestine amidst opposition from the US. The Arab League and Organization of the Islamic Conference officially recognized Palestine and it was accorded membership in both forums.

“Since 1989, representatives of the PLO have been attempting to gain membership into several agencies connected to the UN. However, these efforts have been thwarted by threats from the US to withhold funding from any organization that admits Palestine.

Israel’s Position

“Between 1967 and the signing of the second Oslo Accord in 1995, no Israeli government proposed a Palestinian state. Most mainstream politicians in Israel opposed the idea even after the Palestinian National Authority was established in 1994. Ariel Sharon was the principal Israeli Prime Minister to declare that an independent Palestine was the solution to their conflict. This was the goal of his administration.

“After the inauguration of the current government in 2009, Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated that an independent Palestine posed a threat to Israel. Following criticism from the international community, Israel accepted the idea of a Palestinian state. However, they have refused to accept the 1967 borders, citing security concerns. Israel is also opposed to Palestine’s plan of approaching the UN General Assembly claiming it is against the Oslo Accord.

Diplomatic Recognition

“Of the 193 member states in the United Nations, 136 states had recognized the state of Palestine by September 2015. This is a 70.5% representation. These countries include Turkey, Serbia, Russia, China, and Sweden. The Holy See, which has the same status of a non-member observer as Palestine in the UN, maintains diplomatic ties with Palestine.

Entities Who Do Not Recognize Palestine

“Most member states of the UN who have not recognized Palestine as a state are not entirely opposed to its independence. Entities such as Australia, Bahamas, and Japan support a two-state solution but insist on an agreement between the two parties. Some member states of the European Union such as Belgium and Denmark prefer to wait for the Union’s formal decision. Entities including the United States, Colombia, Eritrea, and Finland are open about not supporting a Palestinian state.

Multilateral Treaties

“The state of Palestine is a party to numerous multilateral treaties registered with six depositories. The six depositories are the United Kingdom, UNESCO, UN, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Russia. After the accession of the UNESCO conventions in 2011 and 2012, Palestine became a member of UNESCO. The other conventions were ratified in 2014 when negotiations with Israel hit a stalemate.

Countries Who Maintain Diplomatic Relations with Palestine:

“Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Azerbaijan;

“Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi;

“Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chili, China, Comoros, Costa Rica, Code d’Ivoire, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic;

“East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia;

“Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana;

“Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary;

“Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq;

“Jordan;

“Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan;

“Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya;

“Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique;

“Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea;

“Oman;

“Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland;

“Qatar;

“Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, Rwanda;

“Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudia Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Syria;

“Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan;

“Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan;

“Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam;

“Yemen;

“Zambia, Zimbabwe.”

I am specifically praying for all the countries mentioned above because the negative ramifications need to be balanced out by empathy, compassion, forgiveness, and love without conditions. The second we all do that, we will begin to see the tide change from the worst atrocities humanity is capable of, to the best each country can achieve, resulting in worldwide peace.

If I did not mention your country, that is because you are doing better than most at practicing PEACE where you live. I ask you to join me, if your free will thinks that is a good idea, to pray for world PEACE.

WHATEVER YOU FOCUS ON GROWS.

WE ARE ALL ONE RACE, THE HUMAN RACE.

WHAT AFFECTS ONE OF US AFECTS ALL OF US.

God Bless Everyone Everywhere