What does it mean to be an Earth Citizen?
According to Ilchi Lee’s new book, Earth Citizen: Recovering Our Humanity:
Just like any other form of citizenship, Earth citizenship carries with it certain responsibilities.
I believe that the ultimate responsibility of an Earth Citizen lies in the care of the Earth and of other beings on the planet. Presently, our dominant cultures do not support this because they are largely based on values inconsistent with peaceful, sustainable living.
I cannot be the one to tell you or anyone else what these specific values must be. For many years to come, we must grapple with the various moral and ethical questions that are part of human society. HOwever, I do know that we urgently need to create a culture that will support, rather than detract from, our common humanity. That part of the transformation needs to happen now.
It will take time to create a better world. But the primary responsibility of all Earth Citizens is to work consistently and diligently toward this goal.
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