Poverty and war

War is always good business, even if only for a tiny fraction of humanity. Arms sales promise huge profits, far more than if the opposing sides were to strive for genuine peace through diplomacy and, if necessary, be willing to compromise. Collateral damage such as war deaths and violence, poisoned soil, contaminated water, and polluted air are readily accepted for the sake of substantial financial gain and positions of power. The resulting hunger, thirst, and disease create fertile ground for pervasive poverty. Of course, not for industry, especially not for the arms industry, which profits handsomely. But for the people and animals who must survive there. Every political party, media outlet, and religious community that supports these war profits in any way and does not consciously strive for resolution and peace, or that simply remains silent, becomes complicit in this deliberate poverty. Every citizen of a war-supporting country who lounges comfortably on their sofa with a beer or at their local pub and considers these terrible machinations justified is complicit in the poverty of those affected by war-related poverty. But let's be honest: peace doesn't begin externally. Peace begins primarily within ourselves. In our own hearts. Only when we have recognized this and are ready to create peace and forgiveness within ourselves, our families, our neighborhoods, and so on, can we convincingly convey this to the world. If we are not ready for this, however, the war in the external world, with its associated profits for a select few and the incredible misery and abject poverty for many, will continue to prevail. - To all affected parties, media outlets, churches, and other religious communities: are you truly so indifferent to all of this – as long as the coffers are full and you've been vindicated on all fronts? Also, please visit our website. www.arul-trust.com