What is Peace?
Written by Clara Chiu (Head of Partnership Development) In the Bible, the Hebrew word for ‘Peace’ is ‘Shalom’, which means completeness and wholeness. It refers not merely to the absence of conflict but to a more positive and flourishing state of being. The website Christian Learning describes ‘Shalom’ as a perfect brick wall, with no gaps or missing bricks. Christ came into the world to mend the brokenness of humanity, the flaws in systems, and the rifts between God and humankind, as well as among people themselves, restoring the fullness and beauty of God’s creation. At CEDAR, our humanitarian relief and community development efforts follow in the footsteps of Christ: We go beyond meeting physical needs, working alongside
