Peace Concept in John Paul II’s Life

Piotr Jednaszewski

doi:10.56583/frp.2969

Published : 2024-12-31

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Peace Concept in John Paul II’s Life

Piotr Jednaszewski

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56583/frp.2969

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For John Paul II, peace was much more than the end of conflict or the absence of war. He saw it as a way of life, rooted in respect for human dignity and the understanding that every person has a unique and vital value thanks to God`s love for people and His act of creation. John Paul II believed that peace is built through justice, solidarity, and a commitment to defending fundamental human rights. It requires dialogue across cultures and religions, as well as the courage to forgive and seek reconciliation where division and hatred have taken hold. He believed that peace can be achieved by changing people`s hearts through their personal relationship with God. John Paul II frequently spoke of fostering a “culture of peace,” beginning with the protection of life and extending to the choices we make in daily relationships, communities, and international affairs. He described peace as both a divine gift and a human responsibility. While it is something we must pray for and receive with humility, it is also the value that demands action: nurturing understanding, rejecting violence, and working together for the common good of everyone, regardless of faith and social status. In this sense, peace is not a distant ideal but a concrete task, achieved through trusting in God, truth, love, and the shared hope of building a world where everyone is respected.

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Jednaszewski, P. (2024). Peace Concept in John Paul II’s Life. Fides, Ratio Et Patria. Studia Toruńskie, (21), 119–130. https://doi.org/10.56583/frp.2969

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