Social Emergence - Local to Global - Lessons in Peacemaking

Abstract

In cultures where forbidden love leads to violence and murder, the pathway to peace is a generational change where sacrifices are necessary from local authorities and those who challenge social norms. Steps in social emergence can be stated as, Nonviolence is the first acceptable end point. Effective law and order is imperative. Family estrangement remains a legal option. Reconciliation is good and can happen at any time. Acceptance which may involve surrendering previously held convictions is very good. Welcome and celebration is ideal. Globally traditional pacifist concepts and peace initiatives as taken by Noble Peace Prize Laureates are reviewed developing a concept of maximizing pacifism that has similarities to positive social emergence at the local level. Conflict is normal. Maximizing pacifism involves everybody - People of goodwill - Pacifists and non-pacifists, all working together for peace in our time. This paper will discuss lessons in peacemaking with reference to local to global from social emergence perspectives.