I have received today through email, out of the blue, an unusual, even fascinating message, that I am going to share with you. The author, Hugh Mann, is an American doctor and a poet. Here is his message. I cannot agree more with it.
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Religions are based on scripture, which is mostly poetry. So it only makes sense that religious conflict must be resolved through poetry, and not through politics, negotiation, or war. I propose that all religious conflicts be redefined poetically, so that they can be resolved without bloodshed, winners, or losers. So let’s sharpen our pencils, not our swords; send missives, not missiles; and apply our minds to metaphor, simile, rhyme, meter, and prosody, but not pomposity, animosity, ferocity, atrocity, or monstrosity.
Best regards,
Hugh Mann
http://organicMD.org
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In a separate message, I will share with you soon one of his poems.
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