The document discusses the importance and need for peace. It defines peace as a state without war or conflict where groups live in harmony without violence. Peace is important at all levels from personal to global. War kills people and destroys lives, making peace necessary to avoid such horrific situations. While some conflict may always exist, striving for peace at personal, community, and global levels can help reduce violence and create a more harmonious world. Achieving total peace may not be possible, but it should remain the goal.