• PEACE (noun)
The noun PEACE has 5 senses:
1. the state prevailing during the absence of war
2. harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
3. the absence of mental stress or anxiety
4. the general security of public places
5. a treaty to cease hostilities
POP Culture (or History so called):
Beginning with the Egyptians, the dove was as symbol of quiet innocence. The Chinese felt the dove was a symbol of peace and long life.
To early Greeks and Romans, doves represented love and devotion, and care for a family. The dove was the sacred animal of Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of love. The dove also symbolized the peaceful soul for many cultures.
The Bible continued this symbolism, often referring to the dove as an animal representing love, loyalty, fidelity and honesty. The dove is entrusted with the olive branch when Noah hopes to find a new home for himself and his flock. The dove often also represents the Holy Spirit.
Picasso popularized doves again in the 1950s. When WW2 ended, he was asked to create an image for the Peace Conference and he chose the Dove of Peace. This became an instant hit and he continued to portray doves for many years.
The noun PEACE has 5 senses:
1. the state prevailing during the absence of war
2. harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
3. the absence of mental stress or anxiety
4. the general security of public places
5. a treaty to cease hostilities
POP Culture (or History so called):Beginning with the Egyptians, the dove was as symbol of quiet innocence. The Chinese felt the dove was a symbol of peace and long life.
To early Greeks and Romans, doves represented love and devotion, and care for a family. The dove was the sacred animal of Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of love. The dove also symbolized the peaceful soul for many cultures.
The Bible continued this symbolism, often referring to the dove as an animal representing love, loyalty, fidelity and honesty. The dove is entrusted with the olive branch when Noah hopes to find a new home for himself and his flock. The dove often also represents the Holy Spirit.
Picasso popularized doves again in the 1950s. When WW2 ended, he was asked to create an image for the Peace Conference and he chose the Dove of Peace. This became an instant hit and he continued to portray doves for many years.
I don't pretend to be a scholar or zealot. I believe that Peace is our gift! It comes from God. I believe that it is simply, faith manifested through happiness! That we are all capable of having it, that it is attainable here on earth. I believe that peace is our quest in this world. We just have to wanted bad enough to go after it.
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There's no such thing as Peace here at my home with puking kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love your take on this! Well written.
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