World Reconciliation

In the aftermath of the indigenous residential schools, the need for reconciliation has become evident. As we attempt to reconcile our differences in Canada, other reconciliation efforts are happening in other parts of the world.

The technology of war has developed to the point where we are now capable of destroying our entire planet. Thus, world reconciliation has become of paramount importance. Indigenous leaders have become experts of reconciliation and are now leading the world effort.

George McNeish is a Peace Advocate, but not an expert in reconciliation. He urges us to follow indigenous leaders before it is too late. The Ojibwa have the prophecy of the "Eighth Fire." We are now living in the time of the Seventh Fire. If the world reconciles with the principles of the Ojibwa teaching and accepts the guidance of the elders, the Seventh Fire will ignite the Eighth Fire and the planet will be saved.

The prophecies of all religions have similar teachings. All of the Divine Messengers taught us to love one another. It is only the interpretations of humans that has led to war and strife. Bahá'u'lláh said:

"The religion of God is for love and unity; make it not the cause of enmity or dissension."
(Kitáb-i-'Ahd - Book of the Covenant - Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh)