Conflict is a process that develops from previous interactions.
Conflict arises when opponents act, or are judged as having the potential to act against one another.
War is a state of armed conflict between different nations, or groups within a country.
Conflict begins when a person or group pursues action which results in disadvantage (physical or psychological) to another person or group.
Conflict can arise as a result of disagreements over resources, injustice, power, identity, status, or values (systems of government, religion, or ideology).
Conflict is rarely constructive, however moderate levels of conflict can be viewed as beneficial, for example competition in sports or games.
Pacifism seeks to resolve violent conflict through peaceful means, and in particular through the force of communication in all its forms.
Language is at the heart of what it is to be human. Language is not passive, it creates laws, builds alliances, and provides a means to understand the world of others. It is what forms our great cultural, religious and political accomplishments, and is what has and will continue to be the primary tool that humans use to change the world.