World peace is an ideal of freedom, peace and happiness among all nations and people and, as demonstrated by General Peter Cosgrove in the source below on it, advocates for safety, security and the “prospects of world peace”. a better future.” World peace is an idea of ​​universal non-violence in which all nations voluntarily cooperate. Christianity and Islam have responded to the question of world peace by working to build a culture of peace. Both religions aim for peace through different initiatives. For example, Christian initiatives include the World Council of Churches (WCC) “Decade to Overcome Violence” and “Pax Christi International.” Muslim initiatives include “Muslim Hands” and the “Women’s Islamic Spirituality and Equality Initiative” (WISE). The above-mentioned initiatives aim to achieve global peace for a better future. Launched in 2001 by the WCC, the “Decade to Overcome Violence” (DOV) presents itself as an ecumenical opportunity. The initiative addresses the issue of world peace by calling for repentance from involvement in violence and participation in the world to find alternatives. The papal encyclical “Pacem in Terris” (1963) and statements by Popes Paul VI and John Paul II also call on churches to work to build a culture of peace in a world filled with violence. The DOV sought to address five major global themes, the absence of which was identified by the WCC as the root causes of violence. These themes included: truth – rethinking and reimagining the paths to peace; mercy - spreading power and forgiveness; justice – giving justice to all; community – growing communities that value diversity; reconciliation - recognizing the “original” sin of dispossession and rejoicing in our unity. As stated in their document...... middle of document...... Islam has contributed positively to the growth of world peace through its initiatives, Muslim Hands and WISE. Therefore, in reference to General Peter Cosgrove, these Muslim initiatives provided a much-needed response to the question of world peace by offering “prospects of a better future”. Therefore, both Christianity and Islam have effectively responded to the issue of world peace through various initiatives such as the World Council of Churches (WCC) “Decade to Overcome Violence”, “Pax Christi International” , “Muslim Hands” and “Women’s Islamic Initiative for Spirituality and Equality” (WISE). Furthermore, in reference to General Peter Cosgrove, Christianity and Islam have provided a much-needed response to the question of world peace through initiatives offering "prospects of a better future" to people who "want to live in peace ”, in terms of safety and security..