It is up to humankind to make peace on earth, not by force but based on free will. Albert Einstein said, "Whatever there is of God and goodness in the universe, it must work itself out and express itself through us. We cannot stand aside and let God do it.”. (Newton Lee)

It is up to humankind to make peace on earth, not by force but based on free will. Albert Einstein said, "Whatever there is of God and goodness in the universe, it must work itself out and express itself through us. We cannot stand aside and let God do it.”.

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