Prompt: The reasons for conflict are never simple (Incomplete)
# Conflict is a clash of contradictory impulses that often causes a great degree of discomfort, anger and or pain. Many of us realise this truth and therefore attempt to avoid conflict, so when we do engage in conflict there is a very strong reason.
One of the great myths of conflict is that reasons for conflict are always simple. Whether it be encountered in the personal or political sphere, the reasons behind it are far less apparent and much more complex. In modern day society, where connections are so diverse, reasons for tension are more than meets the eye. Conflict like that of the Iraq war demonstrates that this is the case, as its war may not only have been to remove its tyrannical dictator but to secure oil supplies in the current destabilised environment. In reality conflict is a clash of contradictory impulses that often causes a great degree of discomfort, anger and or pain. Many of us realise this truth and therefore attempt to avoid conflict, so when we do engage in conflict there is a very strong reason behind it.
Conflict is defined by contradictory views that often if left unresolved escalate beyond the original dispute, causing a great degree of pain. So if avoidable, we let it pass, however it is only when it is of significant importance that we are willing to go through the pain.
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Prompt: Whilst conflict leads to tragic loss, it can also lead to unexpected gain.(Incomplete)
One of the great myths of conflict is that it results in solely ‘tragic loss.’ Although this statement is slightly true, many of us fail to realise that we may unknowingly gain. Conflict let it be internal or external, involving individuals, institutions or communities, remains essentially a clash of opposing views. These disagreements often act as a catalyst for change in society and in ourselves as well as building a wealth of experience. Kate Grenville’s, ‘The Secret...