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Patron Newsletter
June 2025
Our newsletter helps you learn about our label from start to growth, our mission and how your participation can help bring peace to the world. Received in error? Did you receive this newsletter in error? If you downloaded music from our website you were given a complimentary subscription. If you subscribed to our newsletter through a form on our website or one of our Facebook ads, you were added to our newsletter mailing list. However, sometimes anomalies happen. Someone might enter a typo when entering their email address, or there might be the occasional prankster that will fill out the subscription form with someone else's information. If you received this in error and/or do not wish to continue receiving this newsletter every month, click “unsubscribe” below. Your newsletters will stop arriving in your inbox with no questions asked. Visit our website
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Late Delivery Due to an incorrect spam flag our newsletter didn't go out on May 9th as scheduled. I was not aware of this until 2 weeks later. I contacted the admin and they explained that their spam software does occasionally make a mistake, which was the case here. Then they released it. Sincere apologies to anyone who was hoping to receive it by May 9th. AI and world peace AI can quickly find & suggest solutions for flaws in human ability to achieve world peace. It is now actually achievable in our lifetime. As we adapt this technology our efforts could multiply by the thousands very quickly. There will be others who will also use AI to try to counter your efforts. The sooner we adapt these technologies the better prepared we are for making Good overshadow Evil. New Releases 
The Things We Do For Money, by People 4 Peace (a studio only band of anonymous singers and musicians) produced by Taylor Sappe.
The Soldier, written by Michael R. Casali, performed by People 4 Peace, produced by Taylor Sappe.
Airplay
Thanks to Ashley Mapokgole the song “Peace Is Hard To Find”, by Rattlesnake Jar, is receiving heavy airplay on MAMS-FM radio in South Africa. If you are within listening range of MAMS please call in a request to keep it in heavy rotation.
Whether or not you are in listening range, please share this and other songs from our label. Search your favorite genre. Also be sure to listen on your favorite streaming platform and add our music to your playlist.
The Benefits of Sharing Our Music
Music For World Peace Records offers a unique opportunity for you to share music that transcends religious boundaries and promotes universal peace. Our music is inspired by the “Peace On Earth” teachings of Jesus and other philosophers that are echoed across sacred texts of many religions. By including insights from various faiths, our music celebrates the shared values of compassion and harmony that unify diverse beliefs. Embracing Secular Music for Universal Reach Secular music is a powerful medium for disseminating these teachings globally. While traditional religious music often resonates only within its own community—Christian music with Christians, Muslim music with Muslims, etc. our approach is different. By creating secular music, we reach beyond these boundaries, touching the hearts of listeners from all walks of life, regardless of their religious affiliations. As Jesus once said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick,” emphasizing the importance of reaching out to those who may not yet be familiar with these messages. Subtly Spreading Messages of Peace The music we produce conveys messages of peace in a gentle, non-intrusive, unbiased manner. This subtlety invites listeners to embrace these teachings and incorporate them into their lives naturally. With our extensive distribution network, we have the capability to share our music—and its peaceful messages—around the world. Music is a universal language that fosters connection among people, and by sharing these songs, you can play a part in weaving a fabric of peace across the globe.
By choosing to share music from Music For World Peace Records, you are not just promoting songs; you are actively participating in a movement to unite people and inspire a more harmonious world.
Universal Lessons in Peace
Commonalities in Peace Teachings Across Various Religions
Many of the world's religions share core teachings that emphasize peace, compassion, and harmony. Here are some common elements found in the peace teachings of various faith traditions:
- Christianity: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." (Matthew 7:12)
- Islam: "None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself." (Hadith)
- Judaism: "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor." (Talmud, Shabbat 31a)
- Buddhism: Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. (Udana-Varga 5.18)
- Hinduism: "This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you." (Mahabharata 5:1517)
2. Compassion and Kindness
- Christianity: Love your neighbor as yourself. (Mark 12:31)
- Islam: Allah is Compassionate and Merciful, and Muslims are encouraged to embody these attributes.
- Buddhism: Cultivate loving-kindness (metta) toward all beings.
- Hinduism: Practice ahimsa, or non-violence, which extends to thoughts, words, and deeds.
- Sikhism: Serve others selflessly, as a form of devotion and humility.
- Christianity: Emphasizes forgiveness through teachings such as "Forgive, and you will be forgiven." (Luke 6:37)
- Islam: Encourages forgiveness and reconciliation, as seen in the Quranic verse, "The repayment of a bad action is one equivalent to it. But whoever pardons and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah." (Quran 42:40)
- Buddhism: Letting go of anger and resentment is essential for achieving peace.
- Judaism: Forgiveness is a key aspect of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, where individuals seek and grant forgiveness.
4. Inner Peace and Meditation
- Buddhism: Promotes meditation as a path to achieve inner peace and enlightenment.
- Hinduism: Practices such as yoga and meditation are instrumental in finding inner tranquility.
- Christianity: Contemplative prayer and meditation are ways to connect with God and find peace.
- Islam: Remembrance of Allah through prayer and meditation fosters inner calm.
- Sikhism: Emphasizes the oneness of humanity and the importance of living in harmony with all.
- Bahá'í Faith: Advocates for the unity of mankind and the elimination of prejudice.
- Taoism: Encourages living in harmony with the Tao, the fundamental nature of the universe.
- Christianity: Acts of charity and service to others are seen as expressions of faith.
- Islam: Zakat, or almsgiving, is one of the Five Pillars and is a form of social justice.
- Jainism: Parigraha, or non-possessiveness, encourages sharing and helping others.
By recognizing and embracing these common teachings, individuals and communities can foster a more peaceful and harmonious world. Here are 3 songs that will help you get started.
Brainwashing
Brainwashing, or coercive persuasion, happens when a person is manipulated into adopting beliefs or behaviors that go against their previous values, often without realizing it. Here are some common signs:
Behavioral Changes
- Sudden, drastic shifts in beliefs or opinions, especially if they seem out of character.
- Unquestioning loyalty to a person, group, or ideology, refusing to entertain any criticism.
- Repeating scripted phrases or arguments without independent thought.
- Cutting ties with friends, family, or past influences that don't align with their new beliefs.
- Displaying extreme emotional reactions (anger, fear, guilt) when confronted with opposing views.
Cognitive Signs
- Black-and-white thinking: viewing people or ideas as completely good or evil.
- Loss of critical thinking skills; rejecting logic, evidence, or alternative viewpoints.
- Parroting the same talking points without deeper understanding.
- Memory lapses or rewriting past events to fit the new belief system.
Emotional and Psychological Signs
- Increased anxiety, paranoia, or a sense of persecution.
- Guilt or shame over past behaviors or beliefs.
- Dependence on the manipulator for validation, guidance, or approval.
- Loss of personal identity, adopting a group identity instead.
Brainwashing can happen through cults, extremist groups, abusive relationships, or even intense propaganda. Breaking free usually requires exposure to different perspectives, critical thinking exercises, and emotional support.
Are you concerned about someone in particular? Watch for the signs above.
Your input neededIf there are particular topics in this newsletter that you want to see more of, or less of, please let me know by emailing me at Admin@MusicForWorldPeaceRecords.com. Get back issues Sponsors: Mike Turner Songwriter
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