However, when the conference was over, the head office of one of the three major religions of the world issued a statement to the effect that, “although it recognizes the right of other religions to exist, it nevertheless remains firm in its’ belief that it is the only religion that will guarantee true salvation.” This is akin to saying, “You can live your way, but you won’t be living correctly unless you live like we do, since we know that we know better than you”.

What is this but an invitation to battle, if not on a battlefield, at least in the hearts of men and women? This kind of doctrine eventually leads to real bloodshed, as history has proven time and time again. Such is the limitation of current religious systems and their complicity in perpetuating continuing crimes against humanity. Notwithstanding the many positive contributions that religions have made to civilization, they cannot lead us to ‘peace on Earth’ because they are inherently prejudicial… dividing rather than unifying.

According to Ilchi Lee views it is now time to acknowledge the ultimate and core value that is capable of encompassing and superceding the partial and prejudicial orientation of the current value systems of the world. It is the one that can become a fulcrum point that will allow balance, harmony, and peaceful coexistence of all people. This is the Earth. The Earth cannot be claimed by any one group or organization regardless of its size or power. If humanity can be said to share one collective vision, it would be peace on Earth. This collective vision may also be our only hope for survival in the very near future. To realize that we are all Earth-Humans… this is the key.