04 Sep 2013 08:49:05 -0000
== PROUT'S STAND ON SYRIA ==
PROUT MANDATE ON INTERVENTION
"Now, suppose a man seems to have good relations with his neighbours, but it becomes apparent that he is about to murder his wife, what should be the duty of the neighbours? Will they remain tight-lipped, sit quietly with their arms folded, and dismiss the situation as purely a domestic affair, thereby making the murder of the woman easier, and thus assist in establishing static peace? No, that is not the dictum of human dharma. On the contrary they should rush to the house, break down the door, save the woman, take suitable action against the male tyrant, and in this way come forward to establish sentient peace."
"Likewise, if any country perpetrates atrocities on its minorities or attacks a weak neighbouring country, then the other neighbouring countries should, if necessary, resist the oppressor with the force of arms, and thereby come forward to establish sentient peace." (Problems of the Day, Pt #15)
All are aware about the tumultuous situation that has been going on in Syria. Now with talk and possible evidence that the Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad, has used chemical weapons to kill his own people, the US and other nations are setting their sights on a possible attack. Great Britain has rejected the idea of an invasion, but other countries like France plan on supporting a surgical strike etc. Side by side, various countries like Russia, China, Iran & the Hezbollah community are supporting the ruling Assad regime.
By Baba's above teaching, it is clear that the stand of Prout is to invade the country and save the people from further annihilation. One must not sit back and watch the Syrian ruler commit more and more atrocities against his own people.
At the same time, we must understand that the US-led coalition is not planning their attack out of broad-based humanitarian concerns. Rather they are goaded by "US interest": To demonstrate its hegemony over other nations. The US must show that it is still a super power and when it says a red line must not be crossed then that warning must be heeded. The prestige and power of the US is what is at stake so they can continue to exert political influence around the world.
That is what is motivating the US, not purely humanitarian causes. The proof is that the fighting, killing, and destruction has been going on for 3 years in Syria, but till now the US did not plan to intervene. Whereas, when there was an uprising in Libya years ago, then almost immediately the US jumped into action to help overthrow Qaddafi because Libya is an oil-rich nation. Thus the US has historically been motivated by selfish gains such as hegemony, and that continues today also.
Those nations supporting the Syrian ruler like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea etc are also doing so out of their own economic and military interests.
On a related front, Islamic extremist nations have also chosen their sides. For instance, pro-sunni countries like Saudia Arabia are supporting the rebel cause in Syria because sunnis are a majority population yet they are being decimated by the regime. Whereas, those Islamic communities that are Shia-based like Iran and Hezbollah are supporting the ruling regime in Syria.
So for one or another reason, every nation is taking sides based on their own selfish interests, whether they be economic, social, political, religious, etc.
Prout does not support such an approach. Proutists will never give way to whim or follow such narrow sentiments. Rather, Prout leaders will be motivated by neo-humanistic ideals and aim to protect the public from further harm by establishing sentient peace. The way things are moving now, with the various countries taking sides and with mass killing going on, it is a most tragic situation where the common people, even innocent children, are being uprooted, tortured, and annihilated. It is a shocking and horrific scene.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Alok
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== PROUT'S STAND ON SYRIA ==
Namaskar,
As Ananda Margiis, it is our duty to know and apply Prout's policies to world events and conflicts like the present situation in Syria.
As Ananda Margiis, it is our duty to know and apply Prout's policies to world events and conflicts like the present situation in Syria.
PROUT MANDATE ON INTERVENTION
"Now, suppose a man seems to have good relations with his neighbours, but it becomes apparent that he is about to murder his wife, what should be the duty of the neighbours? Will they remain tight-lipped, sit quietly with their arms folded, and dismiss the situation as purely a domestic affair, thereby making the murder of the woman easier, and thus assist in establishing static peace? No, that is not the dictum of human dharma. On the contrary they should rush to the house, break down the door, save the woman, take suitable action against the male tyrant, and in this way come forward to establish sentient peace."
"Likewise, if any country perpetrates atrocities on its minorities or attacks a weak neighbouring country, then the other neighbouring countries should, if necessary, resist the oppressor with the force of arms, and thereby come forward to establish sentient peace." (Problems of the Day, Pt #15)
All are aware about the tumultuous situation that has been going on in Syria. Now with talk and possible evidence that the Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad, has used chemical weapons to kill his own people, the US and other nations are setting their sights on a possible attack. Great Britain has rejected the idea of an invasion, but other countries like France plan on supporting a surgical strike etc. Side by side, various countries like Russia, China, Iran & the Hezbollah community are supporting the ruling Assad regime.
THE PRESENT SITUATION WITH SYRIA:
US LED FORCES POISED TO ATTACK
US LED FORCES POISED TO ATTACK
By Baba's above teaching, it is clear that the stand of Prout is to invade the country and save the people from further annihilation. One must not sit back and watch the Syrian ruler commit more and more atrocities against his own people.
MOTIVATED BY US INTEREST - NOT HUMANITARIAN
CONCERNS
At the same time, we must understand that the US-led coalition is not planning their attack out of broad-based humanitarian concerns. Rather they are goaded by "US interest": To demonstrate its hegemony over other nations. The US must show that it is still a super power and when it says a red line must not be crossed then that warning must be heeded. The prestige and power of the US is what is at stake so they can continue to exert political influence around the world.
That is what is motivating the US, not purely humanitarian causes. The proof is that the fighting, killing, and destruction has been going on for 3 years in Syria, but till now the US did not plan to intervene. Whereas, when there was an uprising in Libya years ago, then almost immediately the US jumped into action to help overthrow Qaddafi because Libya is an oil-rich nation. Thus the US has historically been motivated by selfish gains such as hegemony, and that continues today also.
ABOUT NATIONS SUPPORTING SYRIA
Those nations supporting the Syrian ruler like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea etc are also doing so out of their own economic and military interests.
ISLAMIC NATIONS SPLIT ALONG SHIA-SUNNI LINES
On a related front, Islamic extremist nations have also chosen their sides. For instance, pro-sunni countries like Saudia Arabia are supporting the rebel cause in Syria because sunnis are a majority population yet they are being decimated by the regime. Whereas, those Islamic communities that are Shia-based like Iran and Hezbollah are supporting the ruling regime in Syria.
So for one or another reason, every nation is taking sides based on their own selfish interests, whether they be economic, social, political, religious, etc.
PROUT'S APPROACH
Prout does not support such an approach. Proutists will never give way to whim or follow such narrow sentiments. Rather, Prout leaders will be motivated by neo-humanistic ideals and aim to protect the public from further harm by establishing sentient peace. The way things are moving now, with the various countries taking sides and with mass killing going on, it is a most tragic situation where the common people, even innocent children, are being uprooted, tortured, and annihilated. It is a shocking and horrific scene.
Namaskar,
In Him,
Alok
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