Why is the World at War?

     It seems like we are all fighting one another but I'm not sure why.  Syria, Iran, Iraq, Ukraine, Russia, USA etc., no one seems to get along with others, be it countries, religious factions or nationalities. This fighting extends beyond countries to neighborhoods and towns within small communities. Neighbors are fighting neighbors with no reason other than to show their dominance. Why is everyone so dissatisfied?  What will make your neighbor happy?  I wish I had a answer that would make sense to everyone, but I don't.

     We all have different cultures, dreams, backgrounds but we have things in common as well.  We all desire happiness and success but our definitions and methods of achieving them are different.  Many people disapprove of others just because their beliefs, nationality, race or country of origin are not aligned with theirs.  In order to move forward in this world we need to be accepting of people’s differences.   There is no rational reason why our differences should drive us apart; actually it makes more sense that our differences bring us together.  We expand our knowledge by learning different cultures.

     Religious wars puzzle me because they go against the basic belief of religious teachings.  Religions have different teachings, worship different gods but all religions believe in a higher power so that's a common thread.  The goal of all religions should be to help mankind through peace and understanding not violence.

     I think the majority of people have all lost sight of the real purpose of mankind.  We can achieve greatness and leave our ancestors a bountiful world if we work together.  It should be important to think about others first before you act because the actions you take have value.  I don't know if everyone believes in karma but it will show its teeth when you least expect it.  "Just Saying...."