War vs Peace - Smriti Tiwari

Let me ask you a question—if you had a choice, would you choose war or peace? It sounds like an easy choice, right? We all want peace. But if we look at history, the world has seen more wars than lasting peace. So why does war still exist? And why is peace so difficult to achieve?

The Reality of War

War is often fought in the name of power, land, and ideologies. But what does it really bring?

• Lives lost – Families are shattered, innocent people suffer, and soldiers never return home.

• Destruction of nations – Cities turn to rubble, economies collapse, and generations are left struggling.

• Hatred and division – Even after wars end, wounds remain—both physical and emotional.

Think about the World Wars, the countless battles in history, and even conflicts happening today. Have they ever truly solved problems? Or have they only created more suffering?

The Strength of Peace

Some people believe peace is a sign of weakness. But true strength lies in choosing peace over war.

• Nations grow when they invest in education, healthcare, and innovation instead of weapons.

• People thrive when they focus on cooperation instead of conflict.

• The world moves forward when we unite to fight real issues like poverty, climate change, and disease.

Great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr. proved that peaceful resistance can bring real change. They didn’t pick up weapons, yet they changed the world.

What Can We Do?

Now, you might wonder—I’m just a student. What can I do? But peace starts with small actions.

• Choosing understanding over anger in our daily lives.

• Spreading kindness instead of conflict in our communities.

• Believing that even one person can make a difference.

Conclusion

So, war or peace—which one should define our future? The answer is clear. War destroys, but peace builds. War divides, but peace unites.

It’s up to us to choose a world of progress, unity, and harmony. Because only through peace can we create a future worth living for.

Smriti Tiwari
Sunbeam Bhagwanpur