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What does it mean?
Lennon advocates for peace as a universal appeal, urging people to give it a chance.
In plain terms
He asks everyone to try peace instead of conflict.
What can you take from it?
Peace requires a willingness to try.

Where it applies

  • protests
  • anti war movements
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • advocating peace
  • reducing conflict
  • promoting dialogue

Questions to consider

  • Why do people choose conflict?
  • What stops us from choosing peace?

Another view

It simplifies complex geopolitical conflicts into a simple plea.

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