The peace rebellion:
Morel’s quest in Racines du ciel as an example of an “irenic force for good”[1]
By Sophie Cherel
Is there a will and a way to peace? What exactly is that will, and how shall we find our way? What work shall we engage in to make humans less murderous creatures and advance a civilizing process? These questions, posed by Mark-Alec Mellor in his “Unleash Your Peace” manifesto, now seem more urgent than ever, as climate change threatens the survival of our species and conflicts rage all over the planet.