India playing Pakistan at cricket was a massive sign of hope for all
people at war - what other signs of hope have happened in the last 10
years that may indicate we are actually moving towards more peaceful
times for our world?

The Olympic games always give me hope for the possibility of peaceful
coexistence between nations. But, I tend to see more hope in little
everyday occurrences, such as two people who had a fight apologizing
to each other. Or making an effort to understand each other. I figure
if two people can do it, then there is hope peace on a larger scale.

Well i have a very positive outlook on the future of the world.

Firstly
The period between the first and second world wars were just 20 years.
Today its a 60 years since the second war. (People may argue with many
reasons like nuke etc, but the fact is the world is getting calmer).
As people get more educated they get civilized and learn how to live
in harmony.

Secondly
The European union is formed by which the entire europe joined as a
single nation with the same currency etc. In the EU we have the
countries like Britain, France and Germany which had colonised the
entire world. We have similar organisations, like the GCC in the
middleeast and many others which work to mutual cooperation and
wellbeing. Its just a matter of time before the world joins as a
single body to tackle all its problems.

Clearly world is heading to a better tomorrow.

The war on terrorism is a sign of moving toward a more peaceful world.
 When the world unite against this destructive force then will we have
a more peaceful world.  The war on terrorism can start within the
family, the building block of society.  Fathers can start loving their
wives and children.  Children can start by obeying their parents. 
Parents should rule in righteousness, without abusing their authority.
 I could go on forever, but if their is no love at home, how will the
children act in society?  Give hope to the future by starting with
your posterity, until it catches on to the world.  Keep the hope alive
for there shall be peace.  Peace comes from knowing the truth.  The
truth shall set you free.  Knock and it shall be opened unto you, seek
and you shall find it.  A marvelous work and a wonder is about to come
forth among the children of men.

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