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31: The primary question to be resolved is how the present world, with its… |
World order can be founded only on an unshakable consciousness of the
oneness of mankind, a spiritual truth which all the human sciences confirm.
Anthropology, physiology, psychology, recognize only one human species, albeit
infinitely varied in the secondary aspects of life. Recognition of this truth
requires abandonment of prejudice—prejudice of every kind—race, class,
colour, creed, nation, sex, degree of material civilization, everything which
enables people to consider themselves superior to others.
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Acceptance of the oneness of mankind is the first fundamental prerequisite
for reorganization and administration of the world as one country, the home of
humankind. Universal acceptance of this spiritual principle is essential to
any successful attempt to establish world peace….
(October 1985 to the Peoples of the World) [31] |