Przemoc i zagrożenia cywilizacyjne wyzwaniem dla kreowania kultury pokoju we współczesnym świecie

Abstract

On the threshold of the 21st century the world faces numerous interpersonal problems, threats and conflicts. Violence and economic, ethnic, cultural and social tensions are more and more common. Problems that threaten the peaceful existence of the man occur. They include international conflicts, civil wars, spread of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and poverty, misery, unemployment as well. The only way out of this situation is humanizing the world and restoring its ‘human face’ i.e. promoting the culture of peace. The culture also became a topic for consideration for the Catholic Church which emphasized the connection between the culture and real and complete humanity. In the modern world which is exposed to violence, it is essential to take action leading to creation of authentically peaceful living conditions. Education for peace is an example. Thanks to the education it is possible to create a new social order and release developmental potentiality of the society.