Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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CALL TO OUR GUIDING INSTITUTIONS
THE CALL TO GOVERNMENT
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C We call on the institution of government to develop practical ways to engage creatively with other guiding institutions in pursuit of a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
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balanced power among nation-states toward a model of robust cooperation within the human family.
The art of governing at local, regional, national, and international levels-can be understood in terms of the skillful application of ethical mandates and moral convictions to political realities. How can governments move beyond national concerns toward global responsibility? What steps can be taken toward the responsible use of power so as to nurture a global culture of justice, peace, and sustainability? What is the responsibility of the citizenry in fostering ethical government in a global context? To meet these responsibilities effectively will demand of both those who govern and the governed an unshakable commitment to the cultivation of a high moral will and a truly global perspective.
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In this spirit, we invite all individuals, communities, groups, and organizations engaged with the institution of government to reassess their roles for the next century.
Each is invited
to recognize and realize universal human rights-with all their civic, political, economic, social, and cultural implications, and with particular regard to women, children, the aged, and the poor;
to encourage and create initiatives and alliances to foster a culture of justice and peace at local, national, regional, and international levels;
to work most urgently and effectively to encourage and implement sustainable ways of living in a rich yet fragile world;
to seek the advice and cooperation of religious and spiritual leaders and communities in an effort to bring their teachings and values to bear in the struggle to end bribery, dishonesty, and corruption at all levels of government;
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