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September,
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Vol. 1, number
9
Hope
for the Future
excerpt
from the book
World
Diplomacy
by
Richard Sidy
Hope
for the future can only be built upon a foundation
of forgiveness. The world is in a seemingly endless
cycle of hate and revenge because the past has such
a tremendous hold upon humanity. People must renounce
the age-long bitterness and hurt that is perpetuated
by those who constantly inflate people's fears, suspicions,
and insecurities with negative memories and hostility.
Forgiveness is needed in order to release people from
the deep-rooted grievances of heart and mind and to
move on to a positive future. When people forgive,
give up the desire for retaliation, and try to help
others improve their conditions, then the misdeeds
and injuries of the past will cease to have such a
strong negative influence on international relations.
Hope grows out of actions which build goodwill, forgiveness
of past wrongs, trust and friendship.
World
Diplomacy, Chapter
XI "Hope for the Future" page 166
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