Hello good to you my wonderful reader and my fellow steemians, welcome to my space and thank you @steempreneurship for bringing such wonderful and interesting initiative, I'm so happy coming across this engagement challenge. Thou, it my first time participating here in this community but it feels good to be here.

The photo is taken by friend Charles using his phone Redmi note 10a

So before I dive into the real deal for me writing this article I will love to talk about the term war

War has been a recurring theme in human for history. It has leds to the destruction of lives, property and the environment, wars has left many of our families and societies ruined and has caused suffering. We should all strive to avoid war no matter how small it will look.

Why I say no to war. First, war causes death and injury to innocent civilians, soldiers, and combatants. Even at the best intentions, it is very difficult to avoid the losses of lives during a war. Because the weapons used in this our modern day warfare can seriously cause unimaginable harm and suffering, such as chemical weapons and bombs.

Secondly, war has a devastating impact on our environment and wars often involves the destruction of homes, infrastructure, and natural resources. And by the use of weapons and deployment of troops leads to the destruction of the environment, making it difficult for communities to recover. War has been known for a significant, which is damages of the natural ecosystems, which takes 100's of years to be recover from.

Thirdly, war have a long-term impact on the economy of a country or continent causing recession. War can also make a country economy to fall very low for years or even decades. And on thing we should know is the money that is being spent on war could be used to do other important social programs, education, and healthcare to help the country where war is happening.

Finally, war can lead to a cycle of violence and revenge. War can create a feeling of resentment and anger, leading to further conflict. The cycle of violence and revenge can be difficult to break, resulting in prolonged conflicts that can last for generations.

We can apply diplomacy, negotiation, and dialogue for a very effective ways of finding solutions to disputes without resorting to war and it is essential to create a culture of peace where conflicts are resolved peacefully, and mutual understanding will be prioritized.

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One thing I would like us all to do is to say no to war, because war is not good and it can only cause mass destruction and suffering to the people. We should focus on creating a culture of peace where conflicts are been resolved peacefully and let's all prioritize mutual understanding. By saying no to war, we can all work towards building a better world for ourselves where we can all live in harmony and prosperous future.

I firmly believe that war should never be the solution to any problem, because it causes a lot of suffering to innocent people, destroys lots of homes, infrastructure and natural resources. The cost of war, both in terms of human lives and resources, is just too high and unbearable.

Today, there are several ongoing conflicts that has led to the loss of countless lives and the displacement of millions of people just like Ukraine and Russia. It is heartbreaking seeing the images of innocent people caught up in the crossfire of conflicts they don't no how it all started. It is our full responsibility to stand up against war and work towards a peaceful solution.

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Are you for or against war? Explain your answer

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Well, I can be for war is not just possible cause I love peace, and because as a human we are all capable of empathy, compassion, and understanding and must use these qualities to find most peaceful solutions to conflicts. As I have said before diplomacy, negotiation, and dialogue are better effective ways of resolving disputes and ensuring long lasting peace in any country or continent.

One thing is just certain and that is, we all share this planet together let's in peace with one another because we are part of this global community. We must work together to build a world where conflict and violence are not norms standing up for peace and reject any kind of war as a means of solving problems.

In conclusion, I believe that as human beings, we must just have to reject war and work towards living a peaceful world. We must find ways to resolve conflicts without involvement to violence and prioritize the well-being of all people. Let's put in our possible best in working together to making a better future for ourselves and for our generations to come.

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What is the meaning of the phrase "Peace & Love"?

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The phrase "Peace & Love" is simple and yet a powerful expression that encapsulates the values of harmony and affection. The term "Peace" refers to free mind, conflict or disturbance and it the promotion of mutual understanding and cooperation among people. "Love" is the deep affection and caring we have and show to one another, which transcends differences and brings unity.

So also, if we live by "Peace & Love" we create a world free from violence and hatred, where people can live in joyfully and have mutual respect. This phrase has been used for various social and political movements that advocates non-violent solutions to conflicts and the promotion of calm states of mind.

The message of "Peace & Love" has been welcomed by so many cultures and religions throughout history, looking at it as an importance of compassion, forgiveness, and empathy towards others. It encourages us to recognize our shared humanity and to work towards creating a more peacful world.

Peace & Love is a strong bond that tells us all how to live with one another in kindness, respect and work towards creating a better world where everyone of us can live in peace with no problem of any kind.

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If you had to create a slogan for world peace, what would it be? Be creative.

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Wow, a slogan I can give to this interesting initiative is "Unite for Peace- Embrace Diversity, Empower Unity" - this slogan aims to emphasize the importance of people coming together and finding a common ground in our differences, recognizing that we all share this planet and have a shared responsibility to build a peaceful world. This encourages us to embracing diversity and empowering unity to recognize that our strength lies in our own ability to work together towards a common goal of creating a more peaceful world.

Here comes the end of my entry post, thank you for reading to the end

I'm inviting @chaalee, @josepha, @simonnwigwe and @goodybest to also participate in this initiative.