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UUniversalniversal PPeaceeace

FFederationederation Interreligious and International Federation for World Interreligious and International Federation for World PeacePeace

Universal Universal Principles for Principles for PeacebuildingPeacebuilding

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Ambassadors for Peace:an alliance of people

aligned with core universal principles.

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Why universal principles?Why universal principles?

Universal principles:Universal principles:are applicable at all times, and in all places.

establish the “common ground” for cooperation of diverse peoples.

form the basis for universal standards of peaceful behavior.

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Universal Principle #1Universal Principle #1We are one human family, created by We are one human family, created by God, the Ultimate Reality.God, the Ultimate Reality.

Allah Jehovah

Yahweh

Great Spirit

Tao

Ultimate Reality

Parental Heart of

God

God

Human Family

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Universal Principle #2Universal Principle #2The highest qualities of human beings The highest qualities of human beings are spiritual and moral.are spiritual and moral.

MindMind

BodyBodyPhysical

Well-beingPhysical

Well-being

InnerSatisfaction

InnerSatisfaction

TruthBeautyGoodnessLove

Food ShelterWealthComfort

HappinessHappiness

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As human beings, we aspire to As human beings, we aspire to

Make a difference to society.

Realize our potential and develop our character.

Build loving relationships and family bonds.

Make a difference to society.

Realize our potential and develop our character.

Build loving relationships and family bonds.

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The highest qualities of human The highest qualities of human beings are spiritual and moral.beings are spiritual and moral.

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Universal Principle #3The family is the school of love and

peace.

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A faithful marriage makes for A faithful marriage makes for a healthy family.a healthy family.

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The family is the cornerstone The family is the cornerstone of world peace.of world peace.

Bridging culturesSupporting peaceful nationsBasis for empathy for others

Bridging culturesSupporting peaceful nationsBasis for empathy for others

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Extending the family modelExtending the family model

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“Believers are brothers.”

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Individual Whole

Universal Principle #4“Living for the sake of others” enables

reconciliation of the divided human family.

We exist in and through relationships, through giving and We exist in and through relationships, through giving and receiving. Broken relationships are healed through receiving. Broken relationships are healed through investment, through giving to the other.investment, through giving to the other.

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In the way of peace,In the way of peace,giving and receiving have no limits.

CommunityCommunityFamilyFamily NationNation WorldWorldIndividualIndividual

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All men are responsible for one another. All men are responsible for one another. Talmud, Sanhedrin 27bTalmud, Sanhedrin 27b

Give and it will be given to you...for the Give and it will be given to you...for the measure you give will be the measure measure you give will be the measure your receive. your receive. Luke 6.38Luke 6.38

Give not with the thought to gain, and Give not with the thought to gain, and be patient unto thy Lord. be patient unto thy Lord. Qur’an 74.6-7Qur’an 74.6-7

Living for the sake of Living for the sake of othersothers

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Universal Principle #5Peace comes through cooperation beyond the

boundaries of ethnicity, religion and nationality.

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• Religious traditions teach compassion, Religious traditions teach compassion, love for one’s neighbor, consideration for love for one’s neighbor, consideration for those in need.those in need.

• The power to end the cycles of The power to end the cycles of resentment, violence and retribution resentment, violence and retribution comes from an internal, spiritual source.comes from an internal, spiritual source.

• The highest expression of love for others The highest expression of love for others is the commitment to is the commitment to love one’s enemylove one’s enemy..

The power of the human spirit

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Challenges for religious people

Courageous religious leaders are standing on common ground and overcoming barriers that separate people of faith.

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You have heard that it was said, “You shall love You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:43-48Matthew 5:43-48

The good deed and the evil deed are not alike.The good deed and the evil deed are not alike.Repel the evil deed with one which is better,Repel the evil deed with one which is better,then lo!, he with whom you had enmitythen lo!, he with whom you had enmityshall become a bosom friend.shall become a bosom friend.

Qur’an 41.34Qur’an 41.34

Love your enemy

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We never get rid of an enemy by We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate. We get rid of meeting hate with hate. We get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity. an enemy by getting rid of enmity.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Reconciliation – heart to heartReconciliation – heart to heart

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affirm theaffirm theuniversal principles universal principles

of peace:of peace:

1.1. We are one human family created by God, the We are one human family created by God, the Ultimate Reality.Ultimate Reality.

2.2. The highest qualities of human beings are The highest qualities of human beings are spiritual and moral in nature.spiritual and moral in nature.

3.3. The family is The family is thethe “school of love and peace.” “school of love and peace.”

4.4. ““Living for the sake of others” enables Living for the sake of others” enables reconciliation of the divided human family. reconciliation of the divided human family.

5.5. Peace comes through cooperation beyond the Peace comes through cooperation beyond the boundaries of ethnicity, religion and nationality.boundaries of ethnicity, religion and nationality.

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Ambassadors for PeaceAmbassadors for Peace

promote moral education for youth.

strengthen marriage and family.

foster interreligious and international understanding and cooperation.

integrate service with education.

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Rev. Sun Myung Moon Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon

Application of fundamental spiritual principles is the path to lasting peace.

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Will you become

Ambassadors for Peace

and apply the principles

to bring reconciliation,

healing and hope to our

families, communities,

nations, and our troubled

world.Thank you.