"P - Promote reconciliation
E - Equip leaders
A - Assist the poor
C - Care for the sick
E - Educate the next generation"
Rick Warren's P.E.A.C.E. Plan
the P.E.A.C.E. plan
In his recent television discussions with the two Presidential candidates Rick Warren, author of the "Purpose Driven Life," has been propelled into the national news. As I have been listening to his interviews on various TV channels I heard his P.E.A.C.E. Plan mentioned. The link above tells more about his plan to address the "five giant problems that affect billions of people on our planet." I recently purchased the "Purpose Driven LIfe," and have only read a few sections; one of many books that I have wanted to read, to learn more about the idea of living a life focused on a specific purpose.
As I understand Mr. Warren's P.E.A.C.E. Plan, by helping billions of people develop hope, educating their leaders, assisting the poor, caring for the sick, and educating the next generation, each one of us can take a step to promote PEACE, one person at a time, one step at a time. Mr. Warren's focus is with a faith based purpose. I am thankful that there are thousands of organizations in our world set up to help others. Each one of us can choose an organization that fits our beliefs and lifestyle, and take a step, to promote PEACE by helping others.
Photo: Internet photo my daughter, Jessica, sent me.
I do not know the link to credit the artist.
5 comments:
These are powerful words Pati. Thanks for sharing them.
Love the fact we have such similar themes today.
I watched the candidate discussions on Saturday night and I too had never heard about Rick Warren. I did hear today that he donates all the money he makes expect for 10% of it. That's impressive.
Bonnie
I like this plan. Hope, education - that has to be a great way to go.
Does Rick Warren promote P.E.A.C.E for everyone? Does he promote acceptance for blacks, gays, lesbians, Mexicans, Buddhists, etc? Or does he have those religious beliefs that peace cannot come from a life of "homosexual sin" because God considers it to be a sin? I hope not. Because otherwise his PEACE plan would be plain hypocrisy. I hope I am wrong and I hope he is a kind man and promotes acceptance for everyone in the world.
Sounds like an interesting read. Also, I love the photo -- so cool!
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