Defining Peace in a Turbulent World        “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” Martin Luther King, Jr. “It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.”             Eleanor Roosevelt      Peace and persecution cannot coexist. The Embassy for World Peace is committed to educating the public, the media, and elected officials about the discrimination, intimidation, forced conversion, and violence that Christians and ethnic groups face around the world under totalitarian governments. Islamic Sharia law and Wahibism are seen as the largest violators of Christians and non-Muslims.      The Embassy is committed to working with international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations, and engaged citizens to support those seeking freedom. We look past global terrorism and ahead to times of peace and dignity; times of tolerance and responsibility.      The Embassy has been called “a shining city on the hill” guiding the world towards peace on earth. It has helped to bring public awareness on behalf of those persecuted for their faith by supporting international policies that promote human rights for all and bring an end to religious oppression. This has been achieved in part by supporting legislation like the Sudan Peace Act and the North Korea Freedom Act, both signed by President George W. Bush.  There is also legislation for racial healing the Embassy was instrumental in assisting with: the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Act of 2003, National Slave Memorial, Historical Resolution apologizing for Congress’ failure to enact an anti-lynching law, and the Resolution of Apology to the Native Peoples.      In 1998 the United States Congress passed the International Religious Freedom Act that guarantees protection for all races and religions against persecution. The Embassy joined with religious advocate groups and Members of Congress to assist in the passage of this legislation. The U.S. International Commission for Religious Freedom which works through the U.S. Dept. of State was established to enforce the IRFA.