Honolulu declares Earth Citizen Day
Ilchi Lee says that peace will only be achieved when the people of the world put aside their difference and begin treating each other with respect and dignity, regardless of their religious, national or cultural background.
These teachings are increasingly catching on, as evidenced by the fact that local lawmakers in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii recently proclaimed a day in April Earth Citizen Day.
The Earth Citizen movement was started by Ilchi Lee as a way to convey to people the importance of identifing themselves first as a member of the human race and second as a part of other religious, ethnic or cultural groups.
Ilchi Lee says that these institutions often serve to divide people and are the basis for much of the conflict that exists in the world. However, by joining together in celebration of the commonalities that exist in humanity, the world may become a more harmonious place.
These were the benefits that the city of Honolulu was reaching for. With its diverse population, this type of mindset could be a major benefit to the people of the city.
