World Citizens Association, Australia
The great philosopher Socrates said “I am not an Athenian, or a Greek, but a citizen of the world”.
The same idea has emerged in many cultures. For instance, Baha’ullah, the founder of the Baha’i faith, stated: “The Earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens”.
Violence, poverty, pollution, resource abuse, population explosion, monetary disorder and the armament race all threaten the wellbeing of generations to come.
If we work together, we can overcome these problems!
William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania and a leader of the Society of Friends, declared in 1692: “Peace is maintained by Justice, which is a Fruit of Government as Government is from Society, and Society from Consent.”
To Do:
We need to establish a democratic global parliament, where world problems can be discussed and settled, and a proper system of international law can be established. The present United Nations is not up to the task.
“In my opinion the only salvation for civilization and the human race lies in the creation of a world government, with security of nations founded upon law.
As long as sovereign states continue to have separate armaments and armament secrets, new world wars will be inevitable.”
Albert Einstein