This post is about the conflicts that we see around the world currently, they are clearly not black and white, maybe one side is right and the other is wrong, maybe they are both right or both wrong or more likely both sides are partly right and partly wrong.
In any case the tragedy to innocent people is devastating in many cases sickening and totally unacceptable questioning the character of those responsible on both sides.
In conflicts even though out of compassion and decency we wish for them to end peacefully, generally we end up taking sides, particularly governments who will have reasons why they would support one side against the other either politically or economically.
As an individual I try to see all points of view in a conflict, see the history about how it came about, I try to ignore economic concerns, I try not to feel vengeful for atrocities that happen which is very difficult but look for justice and protection for those who are victims and try to look at reconciliation for both parties.
If you are directly involved in a conflict it is impossible to see things other than in black and white, but for those who can influence the conflict it is important to see all aspects. As an example as parents with our children we often have to solve disputes between siblings because we know they cannot do it themselves, we try not to take sides and we accept that we may have to sacrifice something to appease the situation.
Governments will not change they will always put their own interests first but we as individuals have the power to influence our politicians to focus on peace above all other considerations.
Maybe this post is pointless as people and governments will not change, but maybe if we accept that not everything is black and white then that's a start.