"Give peace a chance!": Online Lecture in Gelsenkirchen about War and Peace
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An evening about war, peace, and the questions of our time
"Give peace a chance!" focuses on the major conflicts of history and the peace strategies that are gaining importance again today. The lecture combines historical analysis with current conflict research and invites participants to reevaluate the causes of wars, propaganda, escalation, and possible paths to peace.
History as a Reflection of the Present
The focus is on the Thirty Years' War, the two World Wars, and selected conflicts from the recent past such as the Ukraine War and the Gulf War. The evening emphasizes how wars arise, how they are politically and propagandistically charged, and which dynamics continue to shape societies today. This depth creates a special quality of this event experience.
Peace Strategies from a Scientific Perspective
The lecture presents central approaches to conflict research, including those by Galtung, Werkner, and Jahn. These perspectives open the space for categorization, debate, and reflection. For the participants, a calm, focused format with substantial content is created, sharpening questions rather than smoothing them over.
A Speaker with Experience in Political Education
The speaker for the evening is Dr. Torsten Reters, a sociologist, poetry and non-fiction author, as well as a long-standing lecturer in adult education in the Ruhr area and beyond. His work combines political education, historical topics, and understandable communication. This strengthens the authority of the format and gives the evening a clear, credible signature.
Participate Online and Join for Free
The event takes place online, lasts two hours, and is free of charge. Pre-registration online is required. This makes the event particularly suitable for those who want to experience in-depth political education comfortably from home.
Conclusion: This lecture offers a dense mix of historical consciousness, conflict analysis, and peace thinking. Anyone interested in political contexts, peace research, and social orientation should not miss this date and should follow the evening live.
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