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| I Will Work With Others To
Build A World Beyond War |
 War
has had a long saga of its own, but like other archaic
behaviors it has reached its last chapter in human
history. We can draw from examples like the brutal
endeavors of slavery and human sacrifice, once thought
necessary for survival. Like war, these activities
emerged from faulty belief systems. When our ancestors
changed their way of thinking about these traditions,
they moved beyond tolerance of them.
When we work together in the Beyond War community, we
deepen our own understanding of what it means to change
our way of thinking about war. We discover effective
alternatives. But we know we cannot simply impose
solutions on others. A world beyond war will only be
accomplished through people working with each other,
building agreement.
In Beyond War, people work together in Action Teams,
committing to follow the guiding principles and core
practices. Team members experiment with these concepts
and share their experiences, learning from each other.
Action Teams follow their own interests and strengths,
and engage in a wide variety of activities to educate
and inspire others. The Beyond War International Office
helps keep Action Teams connected to each other and
serves as a resource for educational materials and
creative ideas, providing support, inspiration and hope.
The destructive power of modern weaponry gives our work
a sense of urgency. Only by working together will we
discover new, productive ways to hasten the reality of a
world where war is a thing of the past.
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| Find an action team |
People with commitment to Beyond
War’s guiding principles and core practices join
together in
Action Teams.
These dynamic groups can be based on geography, or
formed around any unifying issue, cause or peace
building activity that furthers the vision and mission
of Beyond War.
Action Teams have access to Beyond War’s excellent
educational resources and lively, interactive network.
Personal contact and support from the international
Beyond War office connects all those working in the
movement, decreasing feelings of isolation, stimulating
creativity and inspiring hope.
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