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WHEN SOLDIERS CAN STOP A WORLD WAR...TO CELEBRATE 1 DAY OF PEACE...WHY CAN'T POLITICIANS COMPROMISE? THIS IS HISTORY, FACT, AND A REMINDER. "WE THE PEOPLE" DESERVE BETTER. 🇺🇸I THINK THAT RIGHT NOW...THIS VERY MOMENT...WITH GREAT DIVISION IN OUR NATION...IT WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO REMEMBER...PEACE AND COMPROMISE CAN FIX ANYTHING. LET'S TRY THAT? THERE HAVE BEEN POSTS ASKING FOR THE MOVIE THAT BEST EXEMPLIFIES MANKINDS GIFT OF FORGIVENESS. NOT SURE THERE IS A MOVIE ABOUT IT BUT...THERE IS HISTORY OF IT. The 1914 Christmas Truce during World War I is a powerful example of soldiers from opposing sides momentarily setting aside animosity for a shared moment of peace and humanity. The truce, though temporary, represents the human capacity for forgiveness and reconciliation even in the midst of extreme conflict. How the Christmas Truce demonstrated forgiveness Spontaneous de-escalation: On Christmas Eve 1914, along parts of the Western Front, German, British, and French soldiers initiated spontaneous and unofficial ceasefires. German soldiers placed Christmas trees on their parapets and began singing carols. In response, British soldiers sang carols of their own. Fraternization in "No Man's Land": Soldiers left the safety of their trenches to meet in the contested area between enemy lines. They exchanged small gifts, such as cigarettes, food, and alcohol, and even helped each other bury their dead comrades. Momentary goodwill: During this brief ceasefire, opposing soldiers played games of football, creating an incredible scene of camaraderie. This act of shared humanity demonstrated a conscious decision to overcome nationalistic hatred and extend goodwill, even to those they were supposed to kill. Humanity over hostility: The truce was a remarkable show of common humanity, proving that soldiers on both sides were not simply enemies but fellow men in a brutal and dehumanizing war. Although commanders quickly moved to prevent future truces, the event remains a poignant illustration of forgiveness in the face of division. REAL LIFE WARRIORS STOPPING A REAL LIFE WORLD WAR FOR NO OTHER REASON EXCEPT FOR A DAY OF PEACE. MANKIND HAS SUCH A GREAT CAPACITY TO WANT TO SERVE MANKIND, FIX EARTH, SAVE CHILDREN AND END WARS. MAYBE SOMEDAY IT BECOMES A STANDARD. PLEASE. history com enbrittanica com enwikipedia com