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‘More tolerance, please!’ It is the campaign theme of the JW.org website, available in approximately 1,300 languages, including indigenous Brazilian languages and sign languages from over 100 countries. The idea is to show through the Bible that this chaotic situation would accelerate in the so-called last days.
The site cites the example of Rafaela, who grew up watching people suffer injustice simply because they thought differently from the majority. She wondered, “Why can’t we live in peace?” This is the same concern of millions of Brazilians today. Recent clashes show that the population is increasingly divided ideologically – a reflection of a wave of intolerance. According to Instituto Locomotiva, 7 out of 10 Brazilians are unable to communicate well with people who have opposing ideas.
In search of a more equal world, Rafaela joined a group that protested against injustice. However, she realized that this led to even more conflict as the group was trained to use violence and bring the opposition down. Facing those who think differently as an enemy is what has contributed to a divided and intolerant world. For example, the Amnesty International Brazil movement analyzed a period before the last elections and realized that the increase in violence and politically motivated attacks is a reality”.
Finally Rafaela found a way to live peacefully with people, despite differences of opinion. She decided to follow the advice of Jesus Christ recorded in the Bible. One of them is: ‘Do to others what you want them to do to you. He also said that people who promote peace will be happy. And he gave some advice on how to treat our opponents: “Love your enemies. Does this advice work? Yes, Rafaela saw with her own eyes that people who followed these words of wisdom lived together peacefully, overcoming hatred and intolerance. that she’s always been looking for.
The JW.ORG website features several articles with biblical principles that have helped millions of people around the world to live in peace with the community around them, including those who think differently. In a world where so many people want a harmonious coexistence, stories like Rafaela’s increase confidence that it is possible to live in peace – with more love and less hate.