AMITY: THE PEACEFUL
FACTION MANIFESTO
Conversations of Peace
TRUST
A Son says to his Mother: “Mother,
today I fought with my friend.”
His Mother says: “Why did you fight
with your friend?”
“Because he demanded something of
me, and I would not give it to him.”
“Why did you not give it to him?”
“Because it was mine.”
“My son, you now have your
possessions, but you do not have your friend. Which would you rather have?”
“My friend.”
“Then give freely, trusting that you
will also be given what you need.”
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
A Daughter says to her Father:
“Father, today I fought with my friend.”
Her Father says: “Why did you fight
with your friend?”
“Because she insulted me, and I was
angry.”
“Why were you angry?”
“Because she lied about me.” (In
some versions: “Because I was hurt by her
words.”)
“My daughter, did your friend’s
words change who you are?”
“No.”
“Then do not be angry. The opinions
of others cannot damage you.”
FORGIVENESS
A Husband says to his Wife: “Wife,
today I fought with my enemy.”
His Wife says: “Why did you fight
with your enemy?”
“Because I hate him.”
“My husband, why do you hate him?”
“Because he wronged me.”
“The wrong is past. You must let it
rest where it lies.”
KINDNESS
A Wife says to her Husband:
“Husband, today I fought with my enemy.”
Her Husband says: “Why did you fight
with your enemy?”
“Because I spoke cruel words to
her.”
“My wife, why did you speak cruel
words to her?”
“Because I believed them to be
true.”
“Then you must no longer think cruel
thoughts. Cruel thoughts lead to cruel words, and hurt you as much as they hurt
their target.”
(The
following section was part of the original manifesto, but was later removed.)
INVOLVEMENT
One Friend says to Another: “Friend,
today I fought with my enemy.”
The Other Friend says: “Why did you
fight with your enemy?”
“Because they were about to hurt
you.”
“Friend, why did you defend me?”
“Because I love you.”
“Then I am grateful.”
