Statistics tell us how many people die in a war. They don't tell us how many dreams die, how many futures are erased, or how many beautiful human connections are branded as crimes. To truly understand the cost of conflict, we need more than facts; we need a story. In this special episode, we share The Two Lovers of No Man’s Land, a moving tale about a man and a woman who dare to fall in love across enemy lines. They try to carve out a small pocket of peace for themselves, a "no man's land" where their love can exist away from the hatred of their warring countries. After sharing their powerful story, we reflect on its deep and resonant themes: the way conflict dehumanizes us, the impossible choice between personal love and political loyalty, and the heartbreaking truth of who pays the price for our divisions. This isn't just a story about war; it's a story about the enduring power of the human heart and a poignant reminder of what we are truly fighting for when we fight for peace.

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