Posted on July 19, 2009 by Stephen Knapp
World Peace is a Possibility
by Stephen Knapp
(Excerpt from “Toward World Peace: Seeing the Unity Between Us All“)
Two factors that keep the world from being united is the presumption of racial superiority, and the desire to conquer and convert. The only way to breakthrough the barriers of distinction that seem to exist between us is with [...]
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Posted on July 19, 2009 by Stephen Knapp
The Whole World is One Family
By Stephen Knapp
The title may sound like some fantasy, or a overly utopian idea, but actually this is the premise of the Vedic teachings. That is why there is the saying in Sanskrit, Vasudhaiv Kutumbikam, “the world is one family”. Certainly we can see that the whole world is populated [...]
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Posted on July 19, 2009 by Stephen Knapp
When Religions Create
Divisions
And How to Avoid It
By Stephen Knapp
Religion is supposed to bring us closer to God, which should certainly uplift us and show us that we are all spiritual beings. In that way we are united. This understanding could give us a central focus for general intentions of goodwill and cooperation. However, this is [...]
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