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What does it mean?
Peace is defined as a state where no fear exists.
In plain terms
Peace means having no fear at all.
What can you take from it?
True peace requires freedom from fear.

Where it applies

  • defining peace
  • discussing security
  • evaluating conflict

Putting it to work

  • work on fear
  • build safety
  • measure peace

Questions to consider

  • Can you ever be truly fearless?
  • What is peace to you?

Another view

Complete absence of fear is often unattainable.

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